Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
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Who is In Control
WHO IS IN CONTROL
Time now seems to rush on by
Where does it go, I have to ask
On my mind I can’t rely
Everything is such a task
My house needs to be cleaned
There is laundry, groceries—and the pills
How will I get it all achieved
Not to forget to pay the bills
That is the way my life is
If I forget who’s in control
God’s Word is clear about this
There is no peace without You, Lord
I don’t need to struggle
My burdens You will bear
Instead of trying to juggle
I’ll go to You in prayer
At times it is not easy
But all I have to do
Is know how much You love me
You want the best for me
I give You all my burdens, Lord,
Please take complete control
By:
Lissette Trahan
COMMENT ON WHO IS IN CONTROL
God is the creator, nothing happens by chance.
Everything is controlled by God.
I don’t believe in coincidences.
Even when it seemed impossible He has provided.
Instead of thanking Him, I assumed I had
changed the circumstances.
I look around my home and I can see that even
the things that I have purchased thinking that
I made a mistake have turned out to be exactly
what I needed.
I look back at the time that I fell in love with
a house, I just had to have it. When I tried to
purchase it, everywhere I turned a difficulty
came up. I didn’t get the house.
Now I can see it would have been a big mistake.
I met my husband of 50 years in Venezuela.
How that came about was a miracle.
The only thing I have control of is whether to
obey or disobey Him. What I do know is God
loves me and that gives me peace.
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together
for good to them that love God, to them who
are called according to His purpose”
God is Good
GOD IS GOOD
“God is Good”
Miracles are everywhere
Cannot be misunderstood
I just have to be aware
There is the miracle of birth
Every time a child is born
I am amazed as I observe
How perfectly it’s formed
What is this feeling called “love”
That is something I didn’t learn
A bit of God placed in me
Another miracle confirmed
Each morning as I awake
I see the sun, what did it take
Another miracle I see
Once more aware that it is He
When I look up at the stars
I see the master of the universe
I feel a burst right in my heart
Another miracle occurs
Hundreds of books that it would take
Of why I say that “God Is Good”
You never cease to amaze
I worship and I praise
By:
Lissette Trahan
COMMENT
Life can be hard, but God Is Good.
I have experienced God’s goodness in my
life when I was going through the worst
kind of grief.
I doubted His goodness.
Then came His compassion, so great a love
that my tears turned to joy.
Whatever He does has a purpose. No matter
what I am going through I trust Him. His
mercy will follow.
He is my creator, He loves me, every breath
I take is given to me by Him.
God does not change.
God is good.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today
and forever
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God
works for the good of those who love
him, who have been called according
to his purpose
BSF Study Questions Genesis Lesson 26, Day 4: Skimming Joseph’s Story in Genesis 39-41
Summary of passage: Genesis 39 tells how Potiphar’s Wife wanted to sleep with Joseph but he refused so she told her husband he tried to take her and he ended up in prison. Genesis 40 tells that while Joseph was in prison he began interpreting others’ dreams. Genesis 41 tells how Joseph languored in prison for 2 years until he was called upon to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams. Joseph credits God and seeing that God is with him Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of all of Egypt–second in command beneath him.
Questions:
9a) Jacob refused to be comforted and was disconsolate when his favorite son, his whole world, died. He refused to rejoice that Joseph was in heaven, in a better place. Instead, he only wanted to die. This was from his emphasis on Joseph as his favorite son. When Joseph died, so did Jacob.
b) Throughout all the circumstances that happened to Joseph, he rose to become the number two guy of the most powerful nation on earth. He not only saved God’s chosen people but he also saved Egypt and all the peoples around. God used Joseph to ensure all prospered. Joseph’s family was reconciled.
Just like Romans 8:28 says “In all things God works for the good of those who love him”. All things work together for my good. Even the bad works for good. We just have to remember to trust God and what He is doing for He has a purpose that we cannot see nor understand. God is in control and no matter what happens to us or around us we must not worry. For His plan will prevail.
10) Thrown down the cistern and sold by his brothers. Potiphar’s wife lied to have him thrown in prison. He explained a dream to a cellmate who forgets about him. There he sat for 2 years until he interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.
11) God protects Joseph from the death of his brothers (Genesis 37). Potiphar’s wife tempts Joseph day after day but he tell her he cannot sin against God (Genesis 39:9). Potiphar puts him in jail when he could easily have killed him and while in jail Joseph is favored by God (Genesis 39:21) and put in charge of the prisoners and God “gave him success in whatever he did” (Genesis 39:23).
While in prison, Joseph meets those who will tell Pharaoh about him, the chief cupbearer. Joseph credits his interpretations to God (Genesis 40:8; 41:16)
Conclusions: Honestly, didn’t like this lesson. Not much point to it. Why not just be assigned to read the passages and then answer questions?
9b is why the story of Joseph is so powerful and why almost everyone (even non-Christians) know his story. For despite all the terrible things that happen to Joseph, he never once gives up on God and God never forgets Joseph. I think this story particularly resonates with Americans who hold the American dream: that no matter where you come from you can rise to succeed. No matter how many hard knocks you take, you must always get up and keep fighting.
With one caveat: As long as you give God the credit.
I know, even non-Christians rise and succeed but it is all God’s plan and God’s credit even if they don’t believe nor acknowledge it.
But as Christians we must. His glory. Never ours. As Joseph so wondrously shows us how.