Embrace Your Change

Genesis 39:1–4 KJV 1900

1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. 4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Introduction

Many people are resistant to change, but change always leads to new beginnings.

Main Outline

There is Purpose in Your Pain - Verse 1

Joseph was “brought down” (Heb. yrd = caused to fall down).

His pain revealed his purpose.

You can handle it! 1 Corinthians 10:13 “13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

There is Power in God’s Presence - Verse 2

God was “with” (Heb. et = together with; by the side of ) Joseph.

Joseph was “prosperous” (Heb. slh = force entry; succeed)

God gave Joseph a breakthrough!

There is Promise in Godly Projection - Verse 3

Potiphar “saw” (Heb. r’h = see; spy; examine) that the Lord was with Joseph .

2 Corinthians 5:17 “17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

I have something to show you!

There is Promotion in Your Perseverance - Verse 4

Joseph “found” (Heb. yim’sa = meet accidentally) “grace” (Heb. hen = favor)

Joseph was promoted because he persevered.

Closing Sermon Point: When God changes the game in your life, don’t fight it, embrace it!