“God Gives Grace to Endure”

“God Gives Grace to Endure”

Question: Why do we tend to draw closer to God during times of trial than times when everything is going well?

5 Key words in the Joseph story
“The Lord was with Joseph” (Genesis 39:2, 39:21, 39:23)

Three truths about the grace to endure:

  1. Joseph saw God’s perfect plan in every location
    (Genesis 45:5)
  2. Joseph sensed God’s gracious hand in every position
    (Genesis 45:9)
    (Genesis 39:4)
    (Genesis 39:22)
  3. Joseph submitted to God’s sovereign will in every situation
    (Genesis 50:20)
  • God is in control of every event in our lives – both good and bad.
  • The Lord blesses us when we are obedient.
  • God never forgets His promises.
  • God will test us to determine what is in our hearts.