God's Dreamer Boy: From Dreamer To Leader

God's Dreamer Boy: From Dreamer to Leader

Intro: In the captivating narrative of Joseph, we encounter a young dreamer whose remarkable journey unfolds through adversity and divine intervention. From a pit to the pinnacle of power, Joseph's story is a testament to unwavering faith, resilience, and the transformative power of God's dreams. Join us as we delve into the life of "God's Dreamer Boy" and uncover profound lessons that resonate with our own aspirations, challenges, and the fulfillment of God's purpose in our lives.

The quote by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and renowned scientist, goes like this:

"Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action."

Dr. Kalam often emphasized the power of dreams and how they can inspire individuals to take action and achieve their goals. He believed that dreams could drive innovation and progress, and he himself was a shining example of someone who turned his dreams into reality through hard work and determination.

I. Joseph's brothers' envy.

A. Envy and pride, Devil's two sisters.

Envy and pride are like twin vipers that can poison our souls. In Genesis 37, we encounter the toxic mixture of envy and pride within Joseph's family. Joseph's brothers were envious of him because of their father Jacob's favoritism. Envy, one of the seven deadly sins, can corrode our hearts and lead to destructive thoughts and actions (Proverbs 14:30). It was envy that led to the first murder in human history when Cain envied Abel's offering (Genesis 4:3-8). Envy blinds us to God's blessings in our lives and focuses our attention on what others have.

1. Envy: the way to self-destruction.

Envy, often referred to as the green-eyed monster, is a destructive force that can consume the human heart. In Genesis 37:4, we see Joseph's brothers' envy towards him because of their father's favoritism. Envy, like a cancer, eats away at our souls, leading to resentment, bitterness, and ultimately self-destruction. Proverbs 14:30 reminds us, "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones."

- Envy can consume us, as seen in Joseph's brothers who allowed jealousy to fester (Genesis 37:11).

- The Bible warns against envy in Proverbs 14:30, as it rots the bones and leads to self-destruction.

Illustration: A donkey was tied to a tree a demon came and untied it. The donkey ran into the fields and began destroying the crop when the farmer's wife spotted this she shot and killed the donkey. The donkey's owner was so upset that he shot the farmer's wife.

When the farmer returned to see his wife dead he stormed off and shot the donkey's owner. The wife of the owner of the donkey asked her sons to avenge the death of their father and go and burn down the house of the farmer, The boys went late evening and gleefully carried out their mother's orders assuming that the farmer too would have been burnt alive along with the house sadly for them. That wasn't the case.

When the farmer came back to see the charred remains of his house he promptly went and shot the wife and the two sons of the donkey's owner. Suddenly struck by remorse, the farmer asked the demon why all those terrible things had to happen. The demon replied Why? I did nothing at all oh, except release the donkey it was all of you who reacted overacted, and released the inner devil.

Did you get it? The Devil doesn't do anything but wake you up by triggering the ego in you that turns into evil intent and goes about harming others the next time, Before replying, responding, reporting, rebuking, or avenging a revenge, pause and think be careful. Many times the only thing the devil needs to do is simply release the donkey within us.

2. Love and envy never goes the same way.

Love and envy are incompatible. Joseph's brothers' envy caused them to contemplate harm against their own flesh and blood. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, we learn that love does not envy; instead, it rejoices in the truth. Envy separates families and destroys relationships. As believers, we are called to love one another fervently and put envy aside (1 Peter 2:1).

- Love and envy are incompatible, as demonstrated by Joseph's brothers' hatred (Genesis 37:4).

- Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us of the importance of cultivating love over envy.

B. Envy will lead to total devastation.

Envy, often referred to as the "green-eyed monster," is a powerful and destructive emotion that can wreak havoc in our lives and relationships. In Genesis 37, we witness the devastating consequences of envy within Joseph's family. Joseph's brothers, consumed by envy, plotted to harm him and ultimately sold him into slavery. This envy-driven betrayal shattered their family and set in motion a series of events that would test Joseph's faith and resilience.