Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
Israel
loved Joseph more than any of his other sons. Joseph had been born to him when
he was old. Israel made him a beautiful robe. Joseph’s brothers saw that their
father loved him more than any of them. So they hated Joseph. They couldn’t
even speak one kind word to him. Genesis 37:3-4
For
when life isn’t turning out the way you planned…
“DON’T
GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS.”
Joseph
had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, “Listen to
this dream I had: We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when
suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around
mine and bowed down to it.” “Here comes that dreamer!" they said to each
other. “Come now, let's kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and
say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we'll see what comes of his
dreams.” Genesis 37:5-7, 19-20
DON’T
GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS…
1.
Even if you didn’t START OFF WELL.
I
thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me
faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and
a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance
and unbelief. 1 Timothy 1:12-13
2. Even
if THOSE CLOSEST don’t support
you.
“Isn't
this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph,
Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters herewith us?" And they took offense at
him. Jesus said to them, "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in
his own house is a prophet without honor." Mark 6:3-4
3.
Even if your journey is full of SURPRISES .
And
we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who
have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
4.
Even if it takes A LONG TIME to
realize it.
“These things I plan won’t happen right away.
Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be
fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will
surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!” Habakkuk 2:3 LB
FINAL
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Ø “Focus on what happens IN YOU not to you.”
Consider
it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you
know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3
Ø “Your response to OFFENSE determines your future.”
“You
intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…” Genesis 50:20-21
Ø “Every dream has TOUGH TIMES, but remember God is always with
you.”
If I
go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are
there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the
sea, even there your hand will guide me; your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:8-10
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