Carry My Bones : Hebrews 11:22

The fact that he commends Joseph's faith for something as seemingly minor as his instructions about his bones, rather than the more dramatic aspects of his life, serve as a powerful reminder. It's a reminder not to overlook the small, seemingly insignificant acts of faith in our own lives. Often, the things that we might consider trivial or valueless are those that God may see as profoundly significant. [00:07:34] (33 seconds)  #FaithInSmallActs

Don't despise the small things. In God's eyes, whatever we do in the path of obedience by faith, no matter how small, may be as significant as the magnificent moments we often admire. [00:09:48] (20 seconds)  #ObedienceInEveryStep

If we're honest, we know what it's like to be there inviting God with faithlessness. Because the life we envision isn't working out. In the way that we want it to. But what if the very thing that God hates, sin, evil, suffering, is what he uses to accomplish what he loves most? Faith, belief, holiness, trust. No, not because he needs those things to produce his sanctifying work in you. It's not because he needs it. But because he redeems it to produce. And accomplish his work in you. [00:15:53] (58 seconds)  #RedemptivePurposeInPain

However, it is important to note that Joseph managed to overcome immense adversity and maintain unwavering faith in the midst of it all. Because he chose to lean on God. He pressed into the deep love of God for him. Thus producing in. Him a deeper trust in God. [00:17:35] (22 seconds)  #TrustThroughAdversity

Secondly, Joseph's burial requests also reflected his deep faith and his desire to be a part of a promised future, rather than enjoying the present comforts of Egypt. Listen, by requesting to be buried in Canaan, he was expressing, I want to be where God said he would bring his people. [00:20:45] (27 seconds)  #HopeBeyondPresentComforts

Don't ever underestimate the power of holding a crown over someone's head and saying, I see something in you and God has given you something. It is a powerful example and witness. [00:30:45] (22 seconds)  #LivingWitnessOfFaith

And Joseph's willingness to forgive and offer a second chance, do you know who that mirrors? It mirrors the heart of God, who delights and desires to give us a fresh start through Jesus Christ. [00:34:45] (18 seconds)  #ChristRisesToSave

Brothers, we've betrayed Jesus. He was put in the pit of death because of our sins. He was falsely accused and condemned because of us. And yet, like Joseph, who rose to power so that many would be kept alive, Jesus Christ rose in power from the grave, where his bones did not stay buried, to save us from death and to save us from the power of sin. And he offers forgiveness to absolutely all of us. [00:35:03] (31 seconds)  #NextStepInFaith

Brothers, we've betrayed Jesus. He was put in the pit of death because of our sins. He was falsely accused and condemned because of us. And yet, like Joseph, who rose to power so that many would be kept alive, Jesus Christ rose in power from the grave, where his bones did not stay buried, to save us from death and to save us from the power of sin. And he offers forgiveness to absolutely all of us. And he offers forgiveness to all of us. And he offers forgiveness to all of us. [00:35:03] (30 seconds)

Nothing disqualifies you from changing and making a lasting impact for God's kingdom and building a legacy of faith. Just take the next step. Just take the next step. [00:35:41] (17 seconds)  #EternalInheritance

May we be people of unwavering faith who looks to and longs for and lives for that eternal inheritance that is eternal. He is ours in Christ Jesus who lives in such a way that our faith extends beyond ourselves. [00:38:04] (23 seconds)