The Death of a Dream

Genesis 37:12-36

Have you dared to dream?

What would you do to honor God and impact the world for good, if you knew you couldn’t fail?

Review: Dare to Dream | Genesis 37:1-11

1. God has a DREAM for your life.
   Eph. 2:10 NLT
2. God’s dream is BETTER than your dream.
   Eph. 3:20 NASB
3. God is not in a HURRY; His timing is perfect.
   Gal. 5:25 NIV

• The Arc of Joseph’s Life → 3 Seasons

• The Death of a Dream | Gen. 37:12-36
  • Obeys his father
  • Betrayed by family
  • Sold into slavery
  • New world, new identity, desperate, and alone

• The Arc of Joseph’s Life is a PATTERN, not an Exception
  • Abraham | promise to fulfillment = 25 years
  • Moses | the dream to deliverer = 40 years
  • David | anointed king to fully reign = 15 years
  • Paul | conversion to 1st missionary trip = 11 years

Question | Why does God place dreams in our hearts and then delay their fulfillment?

The Answer | Psalm 105:17-19

Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph’s character. 

Psalm 105:19 NLT

• The Timeless PRINCIPLE of God’s Work in Our Lives

God must work deeply “IN” us before He can work significantly THROUGH us.

• • Jesus Teaching | John 12:24
  • Jesus’ Promise | John 16:33, Phil. 1:29-30
  • God’s Refining Process | Romans 5:1-5
  • God’s Multi-Faceted Resources | Romans 8:28-29

Adversity and SUFFERING are God’s tools to develop the character needed to steward His blessing and fulfill His purposes.

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