SOMEWHERE, LONG AGO, JOSEPH BROUGHT HIS PAIN TO GOD AND FOUND PEACE IN GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY
“‘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. Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.’ And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.”
SOMEWHERE, LONG AGO, JOSEPH BROUGHT HIS PAIN TO GOD AND GOD BUILT & ESTABLISHED HIM
GOD ALWAYS PROVIDES for his people
WHEN WE STEP OUT IN FAITH INTO NEW TERRITORY we are prone to become TROUBLED ALONG THE WAY
WHEN WE REPENT OF OUR SIN AND MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH WE GROW
GOD IS FOR YOU!
Joseph’s life is a prophecy about JESUS & ISRAEL
Joseph – a prophetic prefigure of King Jesus
1) The beloved son, sent to Israel’s tribes by the father on a mission of love.
2) Rejected by his own brethren (Tribes of Israel)
3) His tunic taken by the captors
4) Beaten and left for dead
5) Sold to gentiles for a few pieces of silver (the price of a slave)
6) Falsely accused and arrested (Potiphar).
7) Preached to the spirits in prison. (Eph 4:8-10, 1Pet 3:18-19)
(to one a message of Salvation, to one a message of judgment)
8) Savior of the world.
9) Began his public ministry at 30 years of age.
10) An alleged criminal instantly raised to power, then seated at the right hand.
11) Given a name meaning: God Speaks and saves lives.
12) Every knee must bow. (Gen 41:43, Phil 2:10)
13) Espoused to a Gentile Bride.
14) His children are: Manaseh & Ephraim. “God has made me forget (sin)”
and “God has caused me to be fruitful”
15) He is Lord of the present harvest age.
16) He is Lord of the coming seven-year Tribulation.
17) Israel is blind, unable to recognize the Savior King who is their brother.
18) Israel did not recognize the Savior King at the first coming, but their eyes
are opened to see Him at the second coming.
19) Forgiveness is freely given to those who hated and wronged him.