Pain and Gain And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt. Genesis 41:41 Recommended Reading Psalm 105:17-22 Did you hear about the Christian who said his dream was to be a retired missionary? How about the person who wanted to be an author but not a writer? Or the little boy who said hed like to be the Most Valuable Player on his team? These folks are looking at what only comes after years of work, practice, and suffering. Missionaries have to toil thanklessly, authors have to learn to write, and young athletes must practice repeatedly. Its a cliché because it is often true: There is no gain without a measure of pain. Joseph didnt go to Egypt with his eyes set on becoming Pharaohs prime minister. He spent more than a decade as a servant, a steward, a prisoner, and risking his life as an interpreter of Pharaohs dreams before God rewarded his faithfulness with a place of honor. Even for Jesus Christ, the cross preceded the crown. Life is all about gaining maturity, and maturity must be tested and perfected through trials.
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