Dive into Scripture: Pursuing Spiritual Growth While Pressed by Difficulty

Do you feel as if you are being pressed by difficulty? Are your circumstances strangling your spiritual growth? Dive into Scripture will show you how your difficult circumstances can be a catalyst for your spiritual growth.Joseph the eleventh son of the patriarch Jacob was the first son of Jacobs beloved Rachel. Although his childhood was quite comfortable as a young adult Josephs life quickly turned to drama hardship and difficulty. Through twenty thought provoking lessons you will get acquainted with Joseph and his journey. You will learn how Josephs circumstances pressed in from every side yet he grew spiritually through it all. As we follow Josephs riches-to-rags-to-riches story we will see him grow spiritually into the man God intended him to be.Although Joseph went through years of difficulty he was destined to lead. We will see how God built Josephs résumé by submerging him into thirteen years of captivity. Through slavery God shaped Josephs character and strengthened his integrity. Through a lengthy imprisonment God deepened Josephs sincerity and kindness in his service and taught him to persevere with grit and trust with peace in his heart. Joseph emerged a skilled servant of God ready to step humbly into his destiny giving God all the honor and glory.Like Joseph we too can grow into the person God intends us to be as we dive into Scripture and pursue spiritual growth even while pressed by difficulty. Allow God to transform your circumstances into His classroom and get ready to grow! See lifes challenges become opportunities to deepen your relationship with God. Apply Josephs example of faith sincerity integrity agility grit trust peace kindness and faithfulness to your own life. Author Lynn Wise invites you to grab your Bible breath in Gods goodness and dive in!