Pastor Larry delivers a powerful message about how God works behind the scenes in our lives, using the story of Joseph from Genesis 37-41. He compares spiritual growth to trees that grow both above and below ground - the visible part depends on the unseen root system. Joseph's journey from the pit to the palace illustrates how God uses difficult seasons to develop character and prepare us for His purposes. The sermon emphasizes that God was with Joseph through every trial - the pit (betrayal), Potiphar's house (temptation), and prison (waiting) - all preparing him to rule and save many lives during the famine.