RUN TO WIN | God’s promotions are evident in hindsight

Ephesians 3:8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints,this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchableriches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is theplan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things,10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God mightnow be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenlyplaces. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he hasrealized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldnessand access with confidence through our faith in him. - (ESV)Genesis 37:5 Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to hisbrothers, they hated him all the more. 6 He said to them, “Listento this dream I had: 7 We were binding sheaves of grain out in thefield when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while yoursheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.”God’s promotions are evident in hindsight1. God works out His plans in ways we can’t recognize2. Joseph’s dreams lead to his first promotion as slave3. Joseph’s upright lifestyle got him a 2nd promotion4. Years in the jail prepared him for a third promotion5. God sent Joseph ahead to Egypt to preserve life