Believers are called to exercise radical faithfulness during a famine. We must embrace Christ centered practices by growing our discernment, advancing in simplicity, and increasing our kindness. The regular application of these practices will enable us to remain faithful to God during a crisis that brings him consistent glory.
Sermon Scripture: Genesis 41:50-57
Point #1: Radical faith grows in discernment during a famine. Verse 53 The seven years of plenty that prevailed in the land of Egypt came to an end; 54 and the seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said.
Believers are called to exercise radical faithfulness during a famine. We must embrace Christ centered practices by growing our discernment, advancing in simplicity, and increasing our kindness. The regular application of these practices will enable us to remain faithful to God during a crisis that brings him consistent glory.
Prophetic Confession #1: Heavenly father, we are grateful for your discernment growing in us so that we sense what you are saying and prepare for the manifestation.
Point #2: Radical faith advances in simplicity during a famine. Verse 54 and the seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in every country, but throughout the land of Egypt there was bread.
Prophetic Confession #2: Lord Jesus, thank you for teaching us how to live simply and maintain a healthy relationship with things so that we have enough in famine.
Point #3: Radical faith increases in kindness during a famine. Verse 56 And since the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. 57 Moreover, all the world came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, because the famine became severe throughout the world.
Prophetic Confession #3: Holy Spirit, grant us the grace to reshape all areas of life in order to bring about a kinder society.
