PowerPoint - May 29, 2009
Is your faith real?
May 29, 2009
And the Lord was with Joseph and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master.
--Genesis 39:2
Even as a slave, Joseph rose to a position of leadership in his master’s household. Why? Because Joseph never gave up on the dream that God had given him.
Now remember, Joseph was just a 17-year-old boy when his brothers sold him into slavery. It would have been so easy for him to simply have forgotten his dream.
But Joseph didn’t forget… even though it was impossible for him to understand all that had led to the situation he was in.
So how did Joseph manage the hardship? The Scripture says he kept trusting God and let God use him. He was diligent. He was industrious. He was conscientious. He was obedient. And he was reliable. What an amazing testimony!
Now, I need to ask you some tough questions. And they are important ones. What kind of servant are you? Are you a fair-weather Christian? Would you quit following God if you couldn’t make sense of what he was doing? Would you stop serving the Lord if someone insulted or mistreated you? Would you just give up?
I know these are tough questions. But you see, there is a lot at stake if we walk away from our dreams. Others are watching to see if our faith is real!
Do you want to be like Joseph? If so, don’t allow your circumstances to prevent you from living for God!
And when life bottoms out and you don’t understand why God has placed you where he has, remain faithful. Stay open to what God is doing. Be obedient and stay hopeful.
God is faithful to fulfill the dreams and purposes he has for your life!
DON’T ALLOW YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO PREVENT YOU FROM LIVING FOR GOD!
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OUR THANKS TO YOU!
Dear Friend,
Do the words rested... peaceful... and refreshed describe you today? Or do the words stressed... rushed... and pressured better describe your way of life?
If you're like most Christians, you'd probably have to admit those last three words more accurately describe your life most of the time!
The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way... even when your life is one big pressure-cooker. And in my new book, Pause: Resting in God Instead of Stressing Out, I'll show you why.
Based on the principles from Paul's letter to the Philippians and Psalm 23, Pause: Resting in God Instead of Stressing Out will help you find true peace and rest in a world that is anything but peaceful and restful. It's the perfect "pause" button you need!
So please request your copy of Pause: Resting in God Instead of Stressing Out when you give online today! --Jack Graham 
