‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
…for He Himself has said, ” I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,” so that we confidently say, “THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID.WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?” – Hebrews 13:5-6 (NASU)
I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20 (NASU)
One Question: What would I do in my situation if I was absolutely convinced that God was with me?
(v.16) “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”
– Genesis 41:16 (NIV)
Joseph Does 3 Things:
1. Goes public with his
2. Joseph leveraged the blessing for
Joseph Knew:
God did not me of me
God did not me me
3. Memorialized what God did in his past and present
Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” – Genesis 41:51-52 (NIV)
Manasseh: Causing to forget (Strong’s)
Ephraim: Fruitfulness (Strong’s)