It’s hard to forgive sometimes. Oftentimes times we will hold anger and frustration against someone for a long time. Today, Pastor Mark says that we need to stop being upset at one another and love each other with compassion. Jesus showed forgiveness on the cross for our sins even though we wronged Him. The next time someone wrongs you, you should forgive them just as Christ forgave you. You see, without Christ, you are weak and frail but He will give you the strength to forgive all. When you forgive you are showing others the heart of a true and loving God. One that knows no wrongs and loves unconditionally.

Even in our toughest times, God is there. In today’s message, Pastor Mark says that though Joseph was in the pits, in the end, God brought him out of it because he trusted God’s plan. Though Joseph was in a hard time, he knew that God was going to bring him through and God rewarded his faith by making him Chief. When you trust God, you are able to have immense hope in times of trial. God will bring you through the pit that you are in. Sometimes God will put you in the pit to make you stronger. Next time you are in a trial have hope that God is right by your side. He loves you and is walking with you every step of the way.

When we hear from God and follow His guidance, people will start to wonder why we are so confident in who we are. Today, Pastor Mark says that Joseph was set apart by God so that Pharaoh would see that He was different than the rest. Pharaoh brought in a lot of other people to interpret his dream but they all failed. When you trust in God, He can guide you through anything. He wants to be your rock in hard times. Pharaoh tried to bring others in, but they all failed because they were not of God but rather trusting in their own strengths. Trusting God allows Him to give you hope even when you don’t see it and you will stand out.

Have you ever been in a position where you could determine someone's future? In today’s message, Pastor Mark says that if you are a believer you have been in that position. You see, we have the ability to determine life and death for someone. If they do not hear the gospel, they will spend eternity without God. When we share the gospel, we allow God to do what He wants with their life. Your job as a believer is to share the gospel with everyone. You are dealing with a matter of eternal life with the Father or not. When you share the gospel, people are given the choice to follow or not and He is able to start a change in their life. 

Sometimes looking toward the future is scary, especially when we don’t know what’s coming next. In today’s message, Pastor Mark says that we must depend on God and His plan for us rather than our own. When we depend on God we are able to be free from the stresses of the world even when we are in the pit. God is shaping and molding you to be the person that you’re meant to be. When we trust God, we can live freely knowing that whatever we do is part of His will for us. Next time you come to a hardship, be reminded that you are being molded by God and He will provide a way out. He loves you and wants what’s best for you.

Do you think about the fact that God is always watching you? It can seem creepy, but it’s only really uncomfortable if you’re doing things you shouldn’t be doing. If you’re living with purity and integrity when the doors are closed, then God always watching you can be a comfort. He knows you and still loves you. In his message today, Pastor Mark will challenge you to live your life like God is actually there in the room with you. Don’t try to hide from God. He’s everywhere and sees everything. Live your life in the open; walk in the light. God wants to be with you, not to punish you for sinning, but to walk by your side and help you.

Who are you when no one is watching? In his message today, Pastor Mark will challenge you to be honest with yourself and with God. He’ll look at the life of Joseph who could have gotten away with so much when he was in charge of Potiphar’s household, but Joseph knew he would be sinning against God. If you think God isn’t watching, you’re wrong. You’re not fooling Him. Are you taking time off at work that no one knows about? Are you looking at things on your phone that you shouldn’t? Don’t try to hide who you are from God. You have sin in your life that God wants to deal with. Walk in the light, as God is in the light.

Have you ever asked God to put you through hardship, pain, and struggle, so that He can build you up? Of course not! Who would ever ask to be put through pain in life? However, if you’re a runner or an athlete, you put yourself through pain as you train to be your best. God wants you to be the best disciple you can be. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you to look at the difficult times in your life in a new light. Remember that God wants to refine you in the fire so that you come out pure. The fire won’t feel good at all, but God’s goal is to make you more like Jesus. Pain isn’t God punishing you; it’s Him making you better.

Are you guarding yourself against sin? It’s so easy to let down your guard. You may think you have it all under control. You may think you’re a strong person, but the Bible shows that even the most devout believers can give in to a moment of weakness. Jesus cleansed you of your sin, don’t let yourself get dirty again. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will challenge you to protect yourself from temptation. King David let himself be in a place where there would be temptation. Don’t do that. You don’t have to trust in your own strength. Why put yourself in a situation where you know you will be tempted to sin? Keep on your guard.

Are you influencing the non-believers around you or are they influencing you? Being in the world, but not of the world is such a tricky thing. You are called to be a friend of sinners like Jesus was, but are the sinners causing you to sin? It’s a fine line to walk. Are you letting your hands get stained by the sin of the world, or are you shining the light of Jesus into the darkness? In his message today, Pastor Mark is looking at a story from the life of Judah, and how he let himself be led astray by worldly friends. You can have non-believing friends that you are trying to bring to God, but do you have an inner circle of friends that you confide in and are pushing you to walk a faithful, God-honoring life?