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“Endure with Expectancy"

Genesis 50:20

Key Truth: The end of the story matters when we must endure with expectancy!  Genesis 50:20

You can endure with expectancy by:

1)   Living in the awareness of God’s presence.

a.    Receive grace. (Genesis  39:2 & 21)

b.    Give grace. (Genesis 41:51-52)

Gospel Truth: If you are a Christian, Christ is with you. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Practical application:  Talk to the Lord about everything.

2)   Not losing it. (Genesis 42:6)

a.    Keep yourself on track. (Proverbs 4:20-27)

b.    Don’t sin in your anger. (Numbers 20:6-13)

3)   Living a Christ-centered life. (Genesis 50:20)

a.    Remain in Christ. (John 15:4)

b.    Know that you are not stuck. (2 Corinthians 3:17)

Final Thought: You can endure with expectancy by fixing your eyes on Christ. (Hebrews 12:1-4)