Explore the story of Joseph who would be the second-highest ruler over Egypt, but the path to his success may not be as you thought, and often has difficult times before God's purpose is revealed.

What is the core message about worry and control?

The central theme is that worry is counterproductive, stealing peace and trapping individuals in fear. The solution offered is to surrender control to God, as worrying doesn't change anything and only focuses on problems rather than God's ability to solve them. Trusting God is presented as the antidote to worry, leading to peace and freedom from anxiety.

How is trust in God defined, and what does it entail?

Trust in God is described as an active, daily choice, not a passive state. It involves resting in the belief that God knows what He is doing, that His plans are good and perfect, and that He is in control even when circumstances are unclear. This active trust requires surrendering worries, fears, and doubts into God's hands and relying on His strength rather than one's own.

What is the relationship between worry and faith?

Worry and faith are presented as opposites that cannot coexist. Worry is seen as a reflection of doubt, paralyzing individuals and focusing their attention on problems and potential negative outcomes. Faith, conversely, shifts focus from problems to God's power, promises, and presence, enabling movement forward even without all the answers, by trusting in God's faithfulness.

The provided text is an excerpt from a sermon by Billy Graham titled "Life is Short," emphasizing the transient nature of human existence and the importance of using time wisely. Graham highlights how modern advancements, despite promising more time, often lead to a feeling of having less. He urges listeners to dedicate their lives to Christ, stressing that time is a precious, finite resource to be redeemed for spiritual purposes rather than wasted on fleeting pleasures. The sermon also touches upon the certainty of judgment and the urgency of accepting salvation, underscoring that our time on Earth is a divine gift with an ultimate, God-ordained purpose.

This is one of those really great messages that answers some very real questions.  How does anyone know what is God's voice or our own self-motivated thoughts?  

We review a powerful message by Pastor Don Karpinen of Victory Church in Boca Raton.  The subject is a very well thought message that answers a difficult question that we all ask in the difficult moment in our lives.