Crazy Thoughts: God is in Control
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Message Notes
Question to Explore…
What would somebody in your circumstances do if they were fully confident that God was with them?
Important Truth...
When you respond in your circumstances as if you were confident that God is with you, you will see God in the circumstances.
Biblical Truth...
“The Lord was with Joseph…” Genesis 39:2 NIV
Observation...
When we respond as if God is with us, other people notice.
3When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did, Genesis 39:3 NIV
Don’t misunderstand the story...
Joseph is not happy with his circumstances!
14But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. 15For I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon." Genesis 40:14,15 NIV
1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. John 14:1 NIV
20...And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 NIV
What area of your life do you need to take the next God-honoring step, believing with full confidence, that God is with you?
Credit:
“Joseph-A Model of Faithfulness” by Bob Russell
“The Legend of Joe Jacobson” by Andy Stanley
“Biblical Heroes” by John Ortberg
Songs
Today is the Day
Lincoln Brewster, Paul Baloche
Be Glorified
Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio
Everlasting God
Brenton Brown, Ken Riley
How Great is Your Love
Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves