CHAPTER 3: The Lord is With You

Series:  THE STORY:  The Lord is With You

Scripture:  Genesis 39:17-20; Genesis 40:23; Genesis 50:15-21;

                   Genesis 50:24-26; Hebrews 11:22

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: This sermon focuses on the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis and draws lessons from his experiences of betrayal, adversity, and faithfulness. You will notice that even when Joseph faced great hardships—being sold into slavery, falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten—God was with him. One key point is that being in God's will often takes us outside of our comfort zones, and like Joseph, we are called to maintain integrity and use our gifts even in difficult and obscure circumstances. The sermon emphasizes that we can grow old without becoming angry, and that God can turn our trials into blessings for others, as seen in Joseph's role in saving many lives. Finally, it encourages hope by reminding listeners that this life is not the end and that God's promises will ultimately be fulfilled, just as Joseph believed in the eventual Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.