Jesus came to save from sin

Sin kills grace in our soul

Without grace we become blinded

Blinded we make destructive decisions 

Destructive decisions kill our self

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Adam and Eve-were grace filled walking with God

Mortal sin eating from the forbidden tree

Lost Grace 

Could not walk with God

Blamed anyone (family, devil, and God) but themselves

Felt shame and guilt

Broke the world’s union with God - decay and death

Introduced sin into human line

God used Adam and Eves sin to make a way closer to God than before. At first they walked with Him. Now because of Jesus having to come and die for us Jesus now lives inside us empowering a closer relationship than before from inside instead of outside. 

Joseph

brothers hated him

Sold into Slavery

Potifer’s wife false accusation

Imprisoned 

Dream interpretation 

Famine

God used Joseph's suffering to save his family from famine and to bring about a greater good. Joseph himself recognized God's hand in his suffering, telling his brothers, As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 

Jesus

People would not listen

Wanted to kill him for telling truth

Thought he was a liar 

Betrayed by friend

False trial

Mocked

Beaten

Scourged

Forced to carry cross half dead

Crucified

He willingly embraced suffering and death on the cross. Through His sacrifice, He redeemed humanity from sin and opened the way to eternal life.  Jesus' suffering is not an end in itself but a means to a greater end: the salvation of all who believe in Him. By his dying on the Cross, Christ shows us how to make sense of our suffering. 

Suffering is not meaningless but is integrated into God's plan for redemption and salvation. 

Look at the list of abuses to Joseph and Jesus, if they did not have Faith and Peace in the midst, they would not hear God and respond correctly to bring about the Good. I must remain in Faith and Peace abandoned to Him knowing He is Orchestrating for His Glory and Good. 

By uniting our sufferings with Christ, we can find meaning and purpose in them. 

The meaning is that God is somehow using it for good. He works all things for the good of those who love Him. It will probably help others in some way, maybe as a testimony at minimum. Maybe you will not know how on this side of heaven-Faith. 

My suffering:

Mom’s death 

I did not respond right, I rejected God and was alone for many years without God. 

College:

Took 15 years to get through Bachelor degree but taught me to Never Give Up! Persevere! Life is a journey not a destination. 

Dads death

Felt God envelope me and walk me through. Knew this was not about me and I had to walk through. 

Mental health Crisis

Could not breathe without God, was dependent upon him for every second…

Insulin fight

Knew that only God was for me and that if I have even only him, I am ok. 

Adultery

Knew that God came to forgive every single sin. He died on the cross to save our souls. That if James  wanted to stay with me I had to forgive. But also know humans are weak and we do stupid stuff. 

Hospitalization

I am weak and vulnerable and could be taken out of life at any moment. Stay close to Jesus. 

Suffering is not an end in itself but a means to a greater end. There are lessons for this life and we get closer to God. Eternal Joy and Happiness in Heaven if endured.