Thursday, February 17, 2011

A Great Deliverance: Helping Others Dream- Genesis 41.1-16

So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Genesis 41.16

Introduction and Review-

· God does not forget his people

· His will is always for our good

The tendency of humans is selfishness;

The expectation of God is selflessness.

What ask, “What’s in it for me?”

God wants to know what we can do for others.

“Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." John F Kennedy

Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2.4

Lessons from Pharaoh’s Dream-

1. God always has a plan. V. 2

2. God cannot be understood with the human mind. V. 8

3. God reveals himself in his time. V. 9

4. We must learn from our mistakes. V. 12

5. Get yourself ready to face authority. V. 14

6. Don’t lose perspective. V. 16

7. It’s not always about you.

Take Away Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Sometimes I am just so selfish;

I think only of myself and what I want,

What I need,

What I can get.

But today I want to think about others;

Show me your will,

Reveal to me how I can help others,

Use me for your good.

Amen.

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