Why? 
It’s the same reason why I grumbled and complained.
Because I don’t believe:
- that God knows what He’s doing
- that God is in control
- that God cares
- that God has my best interest in mind
- that God is a good Father who gives me what I need, and not just what I want
- that GOD IS WISE
I get the opportunity to share this message Sunday in the context of the life of Joseph.
Here’s the outline:
God Is…Wise
SERMON IN A SENTENCE: God is wise…I don’t need to grumble or complain.
6.13.10 :: Grace Church :: Kary Oberbrunner
I. God is Wise…
A. His understanding is infinite (Psalm 147:5*).
B. He is greater than our hearts (1 John 3:20).
C. He knows all things (Hebrews 4:13).
D. His knowledge includes all possibilities (Matthew 11:21, 23*).
E. Evidenced by His plan of salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18-25).
F. Evidenced by the mystery of the Church (Ephesians 3:20).
G. His ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9;* Romans 11:33-36;*).
II. I don’t need to grumble or complain…
A. God has a destiny for each of us within His story(Ephesians 2:10*).
B. God gives His children dreams (Genesis 37:5, 8*).
C. As a good Father, God gives us what we need, though it may not always be what we want
(Matthew 7:7-11; Romans 8:32; James 1:17).
D. Our response to trials reveals what we really believe about God.
1. Pit = (Genesis 37:18-36; 39:1-6)
2. Prison = (Genesis 39:7-40:23)
3. Palace = (Genesis 41:1-37 {16, 25, 28, 32})
4. Promotion = (Genesis 41:38-57; 50:14-21)
Application:
- When’s the last time you grumbled and complained? Why?
- When you grumble and complain what does this reveal regarding your thoughts about God?
- Do you believe that God has your best interest in mind? Why or why not?
- Read Genesis 41. What does Joseph’s reply to Pharaoh reveal regarding his thoughts about God?
- What’s one situation in your life that you need to release into God’s wisdom?
