Sermon: What To Do When You're in the Place of God

What To Do When You're in the Place of GodSermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 16, 2025 for Trinity 22. More info at mtolivelincoln.orgTakeaways:God is a forgiving God!Knowing God's place as the one who forgives me, a sinner, and the one who rules over all evil for good, helps me emulate himWho in your life is walking on eggshells around you? Go above and beyond to show them that their sins are forgiven.Text: Genesis 50:15-2115When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and will pay us back in full for all of the evil that we did to him.” 16They sent the following message to Joseph: “Before he died your father commanded us, 17‘You are to tell Joseph, “Please forgive the offense of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.” ’ Now, please forgive the offense of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18His brothers also came and fell down in front of him, and they said, “See now, we are your servants.” 19Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring this to pass and to keep many people alive, as it is this day. 21Now therefore, do not be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones.” He comforted them and spoke to them in a kind way.Holy Bible: Evangelical Heritage Version (Milwaukee, WI: Northwestern Publishing House, 2019), Ge 50:15–21.