TOPIC THE PAINS/GAINS OF THE WAITING PERIOD

TEXT: GENESIS 37:1-36
INTRODUCTION

What is the waiting period?

Definition: The waiting period could be referred to as the incubation period, the conception period, A time in which one wait for the fulfillment of God’s prophecy in ones life.e.g Joseph waited for thirteen years in his own case.

What are the characteristics of this period?

v Uncertainty Mathew 6:25-32
v Worry psalm 37:1and7
v Anxiousness Phi 4:6
v Discouragement John 14:1
v Weeping Psalm 30:5

What are the likely pains one go through the waiting period
I. Weeping Psalm 30:5
II. Conspiracy Gen 37:18
III. Delay Gen 37:24
IV. Diversion Gen 37:28,36
V. Temptations Gen 39:7

What are the gains of waiting?
Outrageous joy Psalm 30:5b
Fulfillment Gen 37:7-9
Honor Gen 41:39-42
Favor Gen:41:41-42
Enemies will submit Gen 43:39-42

CONCLUSION: The bible says in Isaiah 40:31 that they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like the eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. It is my prayer that we will patiently wait for the fulfillment of Gods prophecy for our lives, so as not to prematurely terminate them.