WHY P A I N

Psalms 105:16-25 NLT, “He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply. Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them--Joseph, who was sold as a slave. There in prison, they bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Until the time came to fulfill his word, the LORD tested Joseph’s character.

Psalms 105:16-25 NLT, “Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door. Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household; he became ruler over all the king’s possessions. He could instruct the king’s aides as he pleased and teach the king’s advisers.”

GOD Has a Will

Psalms 105:6, NLT, “O children of Abraham, God’s servant, O descendants of Jacob, God’s chosen one.”

Psalms 105:5, NKJV, “Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,”

Psalms 105:2, NKJV, “Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!”

GOD WORKS in CIRCUMSTANCES

Psalms 105:16, NKJV, “Moreover He called for a famine in the land; He destroyed all the provision of bread.”

GOD WORKS in PEOPLE

Psalms 105:19, NLT, “Until the time came to fulfill his word, the LORD tested Joseph’s character.”

Galatians 6:9, “So don’t get tired of doing what is good Galatians 6:9, “So don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.” Galatians 6:9, NLT, At jut the right time we will reap if we don’t give up

PURPOSE OF PAIN IN LIFE

Psalms 105:18, NKJV.“They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons.”

Ecclesiastes 7:3, NLT, “Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us.”

Ecclesiastes 7:3, NLT, “Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us.”

Something good is happening When bad things are going on

(1.) Trials: Deals with our PRIDE.

(1.) Trials: Deals with our PRIDE. (2.) Trials: Deals with our SELF SUFFICIENCY.

2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT, “Each time he said, “My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.”

(1.) Trials: Deals with our PRIDE. (2.) Trials: Deals with our SELF SUFFICIENCY. (3.) Trials: Enable us to HEAR FROM GOD.

Jonah 2:1, NLT, “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish.”

Jonah 2:1, NLT, “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish.”

(1.) Trials: Deals with our PRIDE. (2.) Trials: Deals with our SELF SUFFICIENCY. (3.) Trials: Enable us to HEAR FROM GOD. (4.) Trials: Gives us COMPASSION.

Ecclesiastes 7:4, NLT, “A wise person thinks much about death, while the fool thinks only about having a good time now.”

POWER OF GOD’S PROMISE

Psalms 105:1, 2, NLT, Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles.”

2 Corinthians 4:17, NLT, “For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever!”

(1.) GUIDANCE: Psalms 105:17, NKJV, “He sent a man before them-- Joseph--who was sold as a slave.”

(2.) RESOURCES Psalms 105:21, NKJV, “He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his possessions.”

(3.) AUTHORITY Psalms 105:22, NKJV, “To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.”

(4.) INFLUENCE Psalms 105:22, NKJV, “To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.”

2 Corinthians 4:17, NLT, “For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever!”

1 Samuel 3:19, NKJV, “So Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.”