#061 - Joseph, "Not Your Regular Joe".

Joseph, "Not Your Regular Joe". Fellowship with God; Joseph's circumstances changed but his love for God was constant. God's love is constant. God can change the circumstance. Joseph's relationship with the Lord is his key to his fruitfulness. Favor with God and man; Joseph has favor with God and with those he came in contact with because of God. Don't forget our position in Christ, we are not alone as a child of God. Faithfulness in his responsibilities; Joseph was faithful with what he had and where he was at. Joseph chose what was best over what was good. Joseph reflected the Lord well. Reverence for God; Stay close to God. Joseph fled from sin and toward God. Love and respect the Lord. Forgiving nature; Joseph responded with a forgiving heart. Joseph refused to allow the wrongs in his life control his rights in Christ. He held no bitterness and resentment. Fortitude; He didn't give up hope. He had endurance to get through the tough times. He committed everything to God and he endured to the end. Gen 37-40, Rom 8:28, Rom 8:35