LIFE'S INTERRUPTION - LIFE OF JOSEPH

Joseph shared his dreams with his brothers and thinking they will rejoice with him.. however, his brothers were jealous

again and again, Jesus goes through interruption. however, Jesus is not upset or annoyed 

interruption is used by God to show up to do something powerful

Joseph started off well, then sold to Egypt, was doing well then thrown in the prison but was favored

-God may take away some things from us.. cos God wanted to protect us

-God may not answer our prayers... cos it may not be good for us

1. Joseph stayed close to God

-the bible didnt mentioned "the Lord was with Joseph" when he was with his father Israel

-Joseph turned his problems into prayer, his worries into worship

   -Joseph chose to stay close with God

2. Joseph studied his environment

-everything happened for a reason

3. Joseph served with excellence

-instead of trying to get out of our pit through rebellion, get out of your pit through promotion

   -never be promoted to the next level if we dont have anyone to serve

      -2 groups of ppl... those above us, those under us / members

4. Joseph didnt go back to his past

-if we ever need to go back to our past, conduct a burial, not a party

-our past will call us, but it has nothing new to say

-reason of our misery, pain

-in our misery and pain, God wants to reveal His comfort