Genesis 40-41 - Listening For God’s Voice Matters
Main Idea: Choose to listen patiently for God’s instructions for you.
40:1-4 - 2 prisoners like Joseph arrive (dreamers with an angry boss)
40:5-19 - God gives them dreams about their imminent futures
40:20-23 - Joseph sees their dreams (not his) come true quickly
41:1-8 - God gives Pharaoh dreams no one can understand
41:9-13 - The cupbearer remembers Joseph’s kindness to him
41:14-16 - Joseph is brought to be honored, but honors God instead
41:17-32 - Joseph gives God’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream
41:33-36 - Joseph gives good advice (save in plentiful times for bad)
41:37-45 - God is with Joseph, uplifts him, clothes him, gives him authority, and gives him a bride
41:46-57 - God helps Joseph forget past pain & have a fruitful future
CHOOSE TO LISTEN PATIENTLY FOR GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS
God has a unique path for you within His character.
God often leads you to your path through your care for others.
God is not on your timetable, so accept His timing for others’ good.
God’s instructions are for you to glorify Him, not yourself.
God’s instructions for you will be affirmed by others.
God’s instructions will lead to your spiritual growth.
God’s instructions will lead you into His future, not your past.
