016 Genesis 40 - 41; John 10
When I have to wrestle my ego to the mat there is a question I ask myself, "would I be willing to serve Christ in obscurity?" Joseph had gone from favorite son, to slave, and now to prison. He gave the interpretation of a cupbearer's dream and in turn the cupbearer said he would remember him to Pharaoh. "But the cupbearer never gave Joseph another thought; he forgot all about him." are the words we find recorded in scripture. Joseph has done nothing wrong and yet he is serving God in a very obscure place.
Finally, Joseph gets his break. Pharaoh hears about this one who can interpret dreams. The king has a dream and needs Joseph to use his ability--the dream is interpreted correctly. Now we find these words, "Pharoah told Joseph, '"I am Pharoah, but no one in Egypt will make a single move without your stamp of approval.''' What a difference a day makes! I know it was longer, but things turned around for Joseph very quickly.
Who are you? I am Joseph, servant of God.
Who are you? How you answer this question is not dependent upon your status in life--you may be in jail or you may be the second most powerful person in your country. Who are you? _____________________________
This question of who you are has another twist to it once you read John 10. You are also His sheep and His sheep know His voice. These sheep He came to give life to the max. These sheep are being shepherded by the Good Shepherd, not a hired gun. John 10 is a great chapter to really study. It is one of the main chapters in proving the trinity. I would suggest that you print it out or copy it from your Bible so you have it with you to look over the rest of this month.
Who are you? Listen to His voice and God will tell you.
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Pastor Terry, could you elaborate on how this chapter proves the Trinity? I see the clear view of Father and Son, but where does the Spirit prove Himself in this chapter. Need your help. Thanks!
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