[Genesis 41:16 NLT] "It is beyond my power to do this," Joseph replied. "But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease."

[Genesis 41:32 NLT] As for having two similar dreams, it means that these events have been decreed by God, and he will soon make them happen.

1. Look for God in your situation.

[Genesis 39:1-2 NLT] 1 When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master.

[Genesis 39:19-21 NLT] Potiphar was furious when he heard his wife's story about how Joseph had treated her. 20 So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king's prisoners were held, and there he remained. 21 But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.

[Joshua 1:9 NLT] “This is my command--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

[Matthew 6:31-33 ESV] “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

[Romans 14:17 NLT] For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

2. Focus on your character, not your circumstances.

[Genesis 39:3-4 NIV] When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did, 4 Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.

[Genesis 39:20-23 NIV] Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison, 21 the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. 22 So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. 23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

[Genesis 39:7-9 NIV] … and after a while his master's wife took notice of Joseph and said, "Come to bed with me!"

8 But he refused. "With me in charge," he told her, "my master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care. 9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?"

[Galatians 5:22-23 NLT] But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

We develop our character by:

- Controlling Our Thoughts

[Romans 12:2 NIV] Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…

[Philippians 4:8 NIV] Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

- Practicing Godly Virtues

[2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV] For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

- Guarding Our Hearts

[Proverbs 4:23 NIV] Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

- Keeping Good Company

[1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV] Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."

3. Cling to the promises of God.

We are God’s children. (1 John 3:1)
Nothing can separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8:38)
His love never fails. (Isaiah 54:10)
He meets ALL our needs. (Philippians 4:19)
He gives us strength. (Isaiah 40:31)
He gives us rest. (Matthew 11:28)
He gives us wisdom. (James 1:5)
He will never leave us. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
He will work ALL things for good. (Romans 8:28)
He is a present help in times of trouble. (Psalms 46:1)

For salvation:
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For baptism:
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