In today's message, Pastor James will remind you that because God loves you He wants what is best for you, in this life there will be struggles but you will prosper. Now, that prosperity may not come in the form that you first imagine. Sometimes in the kingdom of God, being prosperous doesn't always mean a full bank account. Pastor James will remind you that if you are obedient to the Lord, you will be prosperous, you may not have an abundance... But in this life you will never want for anything.

Spiritually, your life will be filled with highs and lows, ups and downs, feasts, and famines. In today’s message, Pastor James encourages you to get up and look for spiritual food in times of drought. Dig into God’s Word, fellowship with other believers, and pray to God to bring you through the dry times. You won’t always feel exceptionally close to God. In fact, there will be times when you feel far from Him. But God has promised never to leave you and will always make Himself known to those who ask!

Pharaoh recognized something different in Joseph. Joseph went from a prison cell to “top of the food chain” within a short period of time. The Lord’s hand was upon him through all the trials he faced along the way. In today’s message, Pastor James points out how Joseph was faithful with small tasks and he ended up “second in command”. Pharaoh worshiped multiple pagan gods and yet he knew there was something special about Joseph. Are you allowing the Lord to change you and in turn, to share His love with others?

Have you been blindsided by a struggle in your life? Trials have a way of showing up out of no-where and suddenly you’re at a loss for a solution. In today’s message, Pastor James teaches how Joseph advised Pharaoh to prepare ahead of time for the upcoming famine. Today, Pastor David will encourage you to stay rooted in the Word… By doing so, you’ll be better prepared and equipped for the unexpected. The Word of God will transform your life and heart.

In today’s message, you’ll hear how Joseph’s life went from bad to worse and Pastor James will point out Joseph’s outlook during this time. Despite the trials he’s facing, his attitude remains the same; he continues to rely on the Lord through the struggle. Have you faced trials in your life? Know that the Lord is steadfast, He’s always there and in He’s in control, even when life seems to be unmanageable. The Lord has a reason for seasons of change, He's faithful and will guide you through.

Are you currently facing a trial in your life? Even if you can’t see past your current circumstance, the Lord sees the bigger picture and He’s using those trials to shape you. Pastor James encourages you in today’s message to stay grounded in Jesus during the hard times. This life wasn’t meant to be easy every step of the way. Joseph spent years in prison and the Lord used that season of his life to prepare him for what was to come. How might the Lord be preparing you?

How is the Lord using you in this world? You have an opportunity to be a light… whether it’s in the workforce, at the grocery store, or in your own home. The Lord has you placed where you are for a reason, He will use you if you’re willing. In today’s message, Pastor James teaches about Joseph’s influence on others despite his circumstances. Pastor James asks you today to evaluate your life and ask yourself, are you any different than the rest of the world? Have you allowed the Lord to change your heart and in turn, your life?

God looks after the lives of His children that are fully surrendered to Him in full obedience. Even when the situation seems bleak, He can use whatever you’re going through for your good. Today, Pastor James takes us to Genesis 39 to look more into the life of Joseph, and how he stood firm in his faith and convictions no matter how bad the temptations around him seemed. Because of his unwavering faith, Joseph was blessed greatly by the God Whom he chose to serve in full obedience.

God blesses those who consciously choose to live for Him in their daily lives. Just like Joseph in the Bible, God will always be with those who love him to give them comfort in the midst of any struggles they may go through. Today, Pastor James takes you to the story of Joseph, to see how his heart was focused on God. When pressure comes, what’s truly inside your heart will come out. Through Joseph’s life, we can see how much God blessed him because of his continued obedience to his Heavenly Father.

Although no one is perfect, and everyone is born in to sin, God is still gracious and forgives us when we call on him. Today, Pastor James continues in Genesis chapter 38 to show you examples of how God chose to bring his son Jesus into the world through a sinful bloodline. You’ll see how Judah’s eyes were opened to his own sin through events in his life, and that God, in His mercy, didn’t turn His back on him or his family, even through the midst of Judah living to please himself.