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What if the test that you're facing right now, this seemingly never-ending cycle of problem after problem. What if that is proof that the

blessing is just within your reach? I want to talk to you about the trials that you'll face

just before the blessing comes. You are closer than you know. I know it doesn't feel like you're close.

I know sometimes you might feel like giving up

and you're wondering when the answer is coming,

when the miracle's coming, when the breakthrough is coming,

it seems that just when you get ahead,

everything falls apart again.

If that's how you've been feeling lately,

then I know this message is for you.

I want to read a

verse to you. Take a look at this, Psalm chapter 105, verse number 19. Until the time came to fulfill

his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph's character. Before God can bless you, he has to test you. Why?

Because the blessing comes with weight.

And God wants to ensure that the character within you is strong enough to handle the responsibility of the blessing that will come upon you.

We're going to be taking a look at the life of Joseph.

In Genesis chapter 37, and please go to verse number three.

Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children

because Joseph had been born to him in his old age.

So one day Jacob had a special gift made for Joseph, a beautiful robe.

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