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The Story of Joseph | God Is Present in the Prison | Corey Abney
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Scripture: Genesis 39
In this message, we explore the life of Joseph and how God remained present even in the darkest seasons of his life. Though sold into slavery and falsely imprisoned, Joseph’s story reminds us that God's silence is not His absence.
Key Points:
Family dysfunction doesn’t disqualify God’s purpose – Joseph’s trials began with generational brokenness, yet God still had a plan.
God's presence changes everything – Genesis 39:2-6 shows that the Lord was with Joseph and caused all he did to succeed, even in slavery.
Favor follows faithfulness – Joseph excelled because of his integrity and diligence, not because of ideal circumstances.
Temptation is relentless, but God provides a way out – Joseph resisted the advances of Potiphar’s wife, modeling obedience even when it cost him.
Sin undersells its consequences – Disobedience in the palace could have cost Joseph everything. Instead, he chose the hard path of righteousness.
Victory begins with vigilance – Proverbs 14:16 and 22:3 remind us that wisdom avoids evil and takes refuge in God's truth.
God is working even in waiting – Psalm 27:14, Psalm 130:5-6, and James 5:7-8 encourage us to trust God's timing.
There are no coincidences in God’s plan – What may look like setbacks were divinely orchestrated setups for Joseph’s future role in saving a nation (Psalm 105:16-17).
Main Truth: God is present in your prison, and His plan is unfolding—even when it feels like you're going backward.
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