Joseph1

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2. Wisdom
3. Don’t just be wise in your own eyes
4. You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
5. Learn to handle wisdom
6. “Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.” He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply. Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them— Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Psalm 105:15-22 (NLT)
7. Until the time came to fulfil his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door. Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household; he became ruler over all the king’s possessions. He could instruct the king’s aides as he pleased and teach the king’s advisers. Psalm 105:15-22 (NLT)
8. “These patriarchs were jealous of their brother Joseph, and they sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God was with him and rescued him from all his troubles. And God gave him favour before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. God also gave Joseph unusual wisdom, so that Pharaoh appointed him governor over all of Egypt and put him in charge of the palace. Acts 7:9-10 (NLT)
9. Three Robes
10. Test 1 Watch how you wear the favour of God
11. Test 2 Do the right thing when the wrong thing is happening
12. Test 3 Gain an eternal perspective which will take God’s help to get you there
13. Question How do we get to the big picture? Challenge Does your (our) vision outlive our lifetime?