The salient point of this discourse centers on the premise that dreams serve as catalysts for attracting resources, yet it is one's character that ultimately governs their release. We delve into the narrative of Joseph, whose trajectory from the pit to the pinnacle of prosperity illustrates that God does not shy away from our trials; rather, He is deeply invested in our preparation for the promises that lie ahead. Through the examination of Joseph's experiences, we discern that true dreams elicit genuine resistance, as they challenge the comfort of those around us. Furthermore, the journey toward prosperity is not merely a matter of divine favor; it necessitates the cultivation of discipline, integrity, and resilience in the face of adversity. As we engage with these transformative principles, we invite listeners to reflect on their own dreams and the character they must develop in order to fulfill their destinies. The discourse delves into the profound narrative of Joseph from Genesis, illustrating how divine dreams serve as blueprints for destiny rather than mere fantasies. The speaker articulates the intrinsic connection between one’s God-given aspirations and the inevitable trials that accompany them. Highlighting how Joseph's dreams incited animosity among his brethren, the speaker posits that true dreams often provoke resistance, reflecting the discomfort of others with their own stagnation. This commentary emphasizes that the journey to realizing one’s dreams is fraught with challenges, yet it is precisely through these hardships that character is forged, enabling individuals to manage the blessings that await them. The overarching message is one of resilience and preparation, urging listeners to embrace their dreams as divine instructions rather than fleeting thoughts, thus transforming adversity into a stepping stone towards prosperity.

Takeaways:

1. The journey towards prosperity necessitates preparation, often manifested through trials and challenges.
2. Dreams are not mere fantasies but rather blueprints that guide us towards our destined paths.
3. Character development is paramount; true prosperity is contingent upon our ability to handle responsibility.
4. Opposition and resistance are often indicators that one is on the correct path towards fulfilling their dream.

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Welcome to Joseph from the PIT to Prime Minister of Prosperity.

Let me tell you something straight.

God is not intimidated by your pit, but he is concerned about your preparation.

Joseph didn't become prosperous because he shouted declarations.

He became prosperous because God forged him through betrayal, temptation, isolation and pressure until he had the character to carry what most people would misuse.

This series, Brothers and Sisters, is for anyone who's tired of surviving, for anyone who knows God has shown you something bigger, but during a season that looks smaller.

And for anyone who wants biblical prosperity, not greedy prosperity, not fake prosperity.

Prosperity with purpose.

The kind that builds storehouses, feeds families, funds the kingdom and saves lives.

We're going to talk about dreams that attract resources.

Prosperity through administration.

Storehouses that atlast famine and wealth that becomes a blessing to nations.

Get your Bible.

Open your heart.

Because the same God who lifted Joseph is still raising Joseph's today.

Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more.

Genesis 37:5.

There are some things you can't hide because heaven won't let you.

You can hide your money.

You can hide your plans.

You can hide your pain.

But when God puts a dream inside a man, it starts showing up in his language, his posture, his pace, and his hunger.

People can feel it.

They can see it.

And sometimes they can't stand it.

That's why some of you have been misunderstood.

You've been misjudged, and you've been misrepresented.

It's not always because you're wrong, brothers and sisters.

Sometimes it's because you're mocked.

Sometimes it's because you're carrying something in your spirit that makes ordinary people uncomfortable.

Joseph was a teenager when his dream became the announcement that he was destined.

And here, brothers and sisters, is the truth.

Destiny attracts attention.

It attracts favor, and it attracts warfare.

So before God gives you a palace, he will first show you a dream.

Before he gives you provision, he will show you a picture.

And because God doesn't fund confusion, he funds vision.

And listen.

The dream is not there to entertain you.

The dream is there to train you.

Our first point in the message is that God's dream is a blueprint, not a fantasy.

The Bible says Joseph dreamed twice.

Sheaves Bowing stars, bowing symbolism everywhere.

And what do we learn?

God speaks in pictures because destiny is bigger than your current vocabulary.

Joseph didn't have the words for leadership, governance, administration and economic strategy just yet, but God showed him what his future would look like.

Some of you are waiting for clarity.

But God starts by giving you A glimpse.

He gives you a preview before he gives you permission.

He shows you the end so you can survive the middle.

And that's why Habakkuk says, write down the revelation and make it plain.

When God gives you a dream, you don't just shout, you steward it.

You don't just celebrate it, you cultivate it.

Because the dream is the seed.

And if you treat the seed like a toy, you will never see the harvest.

The dream is a map.

But a map does not cancel the journey.

It only proves a destination exists.

And here's the part that convicts us.

Many people want Joseph's palace, but they don't want Joseph's process.

They want the prime minister title with pit level discipline.

But God is not running a lottery.

He is raising sons.

He is forming stewards and he is building leaders.

A dream is not God's guarantee that life will be easy.

It's God's guarantee that your suffering will not be wasted.

Dreams.

Our second point for the message today is that real dreams provoke real resistance.

The Bible says Joseph's brothers hated him all the more.

Not because Joseph attacked them, not because he stole from them, not because he abused them.

They hated him because his dream confronted their identity.

You have to understand something about people, brothers and sisters.

Some people don't hate you because you're arrogant.

They hate you because your growth exposes their stagnation.

Joseph's dream was like a mirror.

It reflected something they didn't want to face.

God is doing something with him that he's not doing with me.

And instead of submitting to God, they decided to sabotage Joseph.

And this is where many believers get confused.

They think opposition means the dream is wrong.

But sometimes opposition is evidence you're on the right track.

The brothers didn't say, let's pray.

They said, let's kill him.

They tried to silence a dream by removing the dreamer.

But you can't cancel what God authored.

You can't bury what heaven birthed.

You can't delete what God decreed.

They threw him into a pit.

And the pit was not a punishment.

It was a classroom.

God often uses a pit to develop a person who can handle a palace.

Let me speak prophetically to someone.

Your pit season does not prove you're rejected.

It's proof you're being refined.

But you have to pass the pit test because the pit test exposes what you really believe.

Do you believe God when you are stripped of comfort?

Do you believe God when people misunderstand you?

Do you believe God when you have no control?

Joseph had a coat of many colors.

Then he lost it.

And some of you are angry because you lost your coat, your title, your platform, your confidence, your reputation, your relationship, your certainty.

But God says, I didn't remove the coat to destroy you.

I removed the coat to detach you.

Because if you need the coat to know who you are, you're not ready for the crown.

The third point for the message today is that dreams attract resources, but character determines release.

Joseph's dream attracted destiny, but his character attracted trust.

Watch this pattern.

From the pit to slavery, to favor and then leadership.

From the prison to responsibility, to interpretation and then promotion.

Even when Joseph is in Potiphar's house, the Bible says the Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered.

Prosperity didn't start in the palace.

It started in a house he didn't own, under a boss.

He didn't choose doing work that didn't match his dream.

This is where believers fail.

They want prosperity, but won't submit to process.

They want increase, but won't embrace inclusion.

They want blessing, but won't build discipline.

But Joseph didn't complain.

He didn't sulk.

He didn't say, God, why am I here?

He served with excellence.

And excellence is spiritual.

Joseph's prosperity was not only supernatural, it was behavioral.

God was with him.

Yes, but Joseph also worked.

Joseph also learned.

Joseph also stayed faithful.

And Luke 16 says, whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.

Much.

Let me say very plainly, brothers and sisters, if you mishandle small money, why would God release big money?

If you lie in small things, why would God make you ruler over nations?

If you can't manage your appetite, why would God give you abundance?

This is not condemnation, this is calibration.

Because biblical prosperity is not getting lucky.

Biblical prosperity is becoming trustworthy.

God doesn't just bless you, he builds you until blessing won't break you.

Here are some lessons for application for believers in your personal life.

Stop despising humble seasons.

Your dream needs skills.

Your future needs wisdom.

Practice discipline now.

Prayer, fasting, budgeting, purity, diligence and humility.

Document your vision, write it down, plan it out and seek God for strategy.

Here are some applicable lessons for work, ministry and family.

At work, become the problem solver.

Joseph rose because he made systems, not speeches.

In ministry.

Stop chasing crowds.

Chase integrity.

Crowds come and go.

Character stays in family.

Be consistent.

Many destinies die at home because people can't leave their own house.

Here are some encouragements that I would like to warn you with love.

Don't confuse gifting with maturity.

Gifts can open doors, but if your character is crooked, your gift will become your downfall.

You, the integrity of the upright, guides them.

Proverbs 11:3 tells us, 2.

Stop announcing dreams you haven't prepared for.

Some dreams require silence, strategy and seasoning.

Not everyone deserves access to what God whispered to you.

And three, don't use your pain as an excuse to become bitter.

Joseph could have become toxic, he could have become revengeful.

But he stayed clean in a dirty world.

And here's a warning.

If you let betrayal make you bitter, you will sabotage your own destiny.

The pit can make you better or make you bitter.

Choose wisely.

Here are some questions for reflection.

One, what dream has God placed in your heart that you've been afraid to take seriously?

And two, where are you currently being trained?

In the pit, in the house or in the prison?

3.

What area of character must mature before God releases greater resources, Integrity, discipline, patience, purity or humility?

Are you building skill and structure for your dream or just waiting for a miracle?

Let us pray.

Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you that you are a God who speaks through dreams and destinies.

I thank you that you don't waste seasons, you don't waste pain and you don't waste betrayal.

Lord, I pray for every person under the sound of my voice.

Those in a pit season, those who feel forgotten, those who feel delayed, let them know that you are present even in hidden places.

Purify our motives, Lord.

Deliver us from pride, from the need to prove ourselves and from the hunger for applause.

Make us faithful in small things.

Teach us discipline, teach us excellence, Teach us integrity.

Let our hands be skilled and our hearts be clean.

And Father, I ask you, breathe on our dreams again.

Where the enemy tried to bear a vision, resurrected.

Where people try to cancel destiny, establish it.

Where disappointment try to silence hope.

Let faith rise up.

Give us Joseph's spirit, wisdom, purity, patience and courage.

And when the time is right, promote us not for our ego, but for your kingdom.

Make our prosperity purposeful.

Let our resources feed families, fund the gospel and bless nations.

In Jesus mighty name, Amen.