Tuesday Sep 10, 2024

10 Things We Can Learn from Joseph's Preparation • Sunday Service

In the story of Joseph, we see a man who faced incredible challenges and yet emerged victorious because of his unwavering faith in God and his preparation for what was to come. As we look at Joseph's life, we can glean valuable lessons that are highly relevant to our current times. Here are ten things we can learn from Joseph's preparation and how we can apply them to our lives today.

1. Be Faithful in Small Things

Genesis 39:4 "So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority."

2. Maintain Integrity, Even in Adversity

Genesis 39:9 "There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"

3. Trust God's Timing

Genesis 41:14 "Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him quickly out of the dungeon; and he shaved, changed his clothing, and came to Pharaoh.

4. Use Your Gifts to Serve Others

Genesis 41:16 "So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, 'It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.'"

5. Plan for the Future with Wisdom

Genesis 41:34-36 "Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, to collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven plentiful years. And let them gather all the food of those good years that are coming, and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities."

6. Forgive and Let Go of Bitterness

Genesis 50:20 "But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive."

7. Recognize God's Sovereignty in Every Situation

Genesis 45:8 "So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt."

8. Stay Humble in Success

Genesis 41:16 "So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, 'It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.'"

9. Be a Source of Blessing to Others

Genesis 47:12 "Then Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household with bread, according to the number in their families."

10. Remember God's Faithfulness

Genesis 50:24 "And Joseph said to his brethren, 'I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.'"