“God’s Way
to Get a Promotion”
Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:1-57
(Key Text: 41:39-41)
Even though
he suffered unjustly in an Egyptian prison, Joseph continued to be blessed by
the Lord. He went from taking care of Potiphar’s household to being in charge of
all the prisoners. In prison Joseph soon found himself cellmates with the Pharaoh’s
cupbearer and baker. These two men had a dream while they were in prison (see Gen. ch. 40). Joseph knows a few
things about dreams and he was able to help Pharaoh’s cupbearer to be restored
to his position. The cupbearer was supposed to remember Joseph but he forgot all
about him (see 40:14, 23). Now 2
years have passed and Joseph is still waiting and wondering (41:1). While Joseph is probably
discouraged and wondering what God is up to, God is far from through with him.
In yet another sign of God’s providence, the Pharoah of Egypt has two unusual
dreams. These two dreams and Joseph’s interpretation of them are going to
propel him from the dungeon to the throne room, from the pit to the palace. Because
of Joseph’s skill and faithful service to God, he was elevated to a position of
prominence in Egypt. Joseph is a biblical example of God’s way to get a
promotion.
This Sunday, June 26th we will
continue our series of messages, “Becoming
a Person of Integrity” based on the account of Joseph in Genesis chapters
37-50. If you don’t have a church home, we would love to have you worship with
us at CBC where “All Are Welcome!”
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Bible
study for all ages is held at 9:15 a.m. CBC is conveniently located at 5395
Ehrlich Road, 1 mile east of the Veterans Expressway and 2.5 miles west of Dale
Mabry Hwy. For more information, check out our website at Carrollwoodbaptist.org
Looking forward
to worshiping the living Lord this Sunday!
For His
Glory, By His Grace!
Pastor Joe
