Not Your Average Joe: Dealing with Discouragement

March 13, 2022

Romans 8:28 NIV – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Genesis 50:20 NIV – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

Genesis 39:19-41:1 NIV

1. Joseph held on to his

A dream is initiated by the Spirit of God, giving you a picture of what is yet to come and will ultimately bring glory to God.

Romans 8:15 NIV – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Romans 8:17 NIV – “Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”

2. Joseph held on to his

Genesis 39:20-21 NIV – “But while Joseph was there in the prison, 21 the Lord was with him;”

Isaiah 43:1-3 NIV – “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God,”

RC Sproul~ I don’t always feel the presence of God, but the promise of His presence doesn’t depend on my feelings, it rests on His integrity.

3. Joseph held on to his

Genesis 50:20 NIV – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

Discouragement and gratitude can’t co-exist in your heart.

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