The process of a promise
1. The promise is given (Joseph’s dream)
2. The process begins (Joseph’s wilderness)
3. The promotion comes (Joseph’s promotion)

Joseph’s process or wilderness experience
1. The pit

Joseph’s process or wilderness experience
1. The pit
2. Slavery and false accusation (the wilderness deepens)

Joseph’s process or wilderness experience
1. The pit
2. Slavery and false accusation (the wilderness deepens)
3. The prison (extended wilderness)

How to tell if a promise is from God?
1. Does it line up with scripture?
2. Is the promise bigger than you?
3. Does the fulfillment of the promise elevate Christ or elevate self?
4. Has the promise been confirmed through others?

Things to remember about a promise
1. A promise will often bring a new season
2. A promise helps keep you on course until you reach your destination or destiny

Things to remember about a promise
1. A promise will often bring a new season
2. A promise helps keep you on course until you reach your destination or destiny
3. His Word (dabar): spoken word of speech (Joseph’s personal promise from God)
4. Word of the Lord (emrah): noun most often used to identify God’s Word
5. Tested (sarap): verb meaning to refine, to test

From wilderness to promotion
1. Joseph’s gift of dream interpretation leads to his release
2. Promotion to second-in-command in Egypt
3. God-given abilities can open unexpected doors
4. Wilderness experiences prepare us for greater responsibilities

Practical applications
1. Trust God’s process

Practical applications
1. Trust God’s process
2. Maintain integrity

Practical applications
1. Trust God’s process
2. Maintain integrity
3. Forgive those who wrong you

Practical applications
1. Trust God’s process
2. Maintain integrity
3. Forgive those who wrong you
4. Look for opportunities to serve
5. Keep an eternal perspective