Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 50
Big Idea: The Assurance Of God’s Faithfulness Equips Me To Face The Future With Confidence
“By faith, Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.”
- Hebrews 11:22
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
- Hebrews 11:1
Assurances of God’s faithfulness:
1) God is always working for His good for me (Genesis 50:15-21)
“Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.”
- Luke 23:24
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.”
- Romans 8:28
2) God has a bright future for me (Genesis 50:22-26)
My assurance of God’s faithfulness gives me confidence to:
1) Know what I believe (Genesis 50:24-26)
2) Know in Whom I believe (Genesis 50:20; 24-26)
3) Know where I belong (Genesis 50:25)
3) God will always sustain me (Genesis 50:24-26)
“The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man.”
- Genesis 39:2
“But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”
- Genesis 39:21
“Joseph answered Pharaoh, ‘It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.’ ... ‘God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.’ ... This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. And Pharaoh said to his servants, ‘Can we find a man like this in whom is the Spirit of God?’ Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you.’”
– Genesis 41:16; 25; 37-40
“Fear not, for I am with you be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Isaiah 41:10
4) God will always deliver me (Genesis 50:24-26)
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
- John 16:33