God's Purpose in Joseph's Journey

On Sunday, Pastor Collin explored the beginning of Joseph's story in Genesis, focusing on how God works through our trials for His greater purpose. We saw how Joseph's family dynamics, including favoritism and jealousy, led to his betrayal and sale into slavery, surrounded by evil intentions and deception. This narrative reminds us that whether we are trapped by our sin, or asking ourselves why evil is prospering around us, Christ is our salvation. The sermon drew parallels between Joseph's story and Christ's, showing how our trials can draw us closer to God and prepare us for His purposes.

Takeaways:

Trials draw us in towards God, inviting us to lean on Him and His promises even in darkness.

Trials bring us low. Our struggles humble us, reminding us of our need for God's grace and strength in all circumstances.

Trials lead us up, to embrace the life Christ calls us to, dying to ourselves and living for Him.

Trials point us forward, to what's still to come and where we truly belong.