Text: Genesis 37
God's promises don't always come with a warning of hardship. John the Baptist knew he must decrease, but didn't expect things to take such a sharp turn. God will often warn us of future difficulties, but He doesn't always warn us of every problem along the road. Kenneth E. Hagin once said, "Faith begins where the will of God is known." Trust begins with the unexpected.
Our text today deals with Joseph's story. God gave him a dream, which contained a hope for his future. Unfortunately, Joseph shared his dream with his enemies. Choose the people you share your dreams with carefully. Otherwise, they will work to destroy them.
Joseph probably thought his dreams would come true through the normal course of his life. Can you imagine the jolt when he got sold into slavery? The typical person's hopes would be dashed. Maybe he thought his Daddy would come rescue him, but eventually he faced the fact it wouldn't happen. Yet, Joseph used his leadership skills in every situation before he attained rulership. He gained valuable experience. His wait stretched from the age of 17 to 30 when Pharoah lifted him to a place of authority.
Joseph could have looked at the circumstances and given up on his dream. Instead, he used the talents God gave him and nurtured that hope. Pressing in is hard when things look hopeless. Joseph had to want his dreams and embrace them. He held onto his hope, and trusted God no matter what the situation looked like.
When it appears that any chance of your God-breathed dreams are dead, remember to hold onto hope and trust God. Resurrection Day is coming.
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