LEMONADE

Don't Waste the Wait — Neil Neuberger

July 19, 2026

 

Genesis 40:1 Some time later… New Living Translation

 

Genesis 39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the Lord made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden. 22 Before long, the warden put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and over everything that happened in the prison. 23 The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything. The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed. New Living Translation

 

Genesis 40:5 While they were in prison, Pharaoh’s cup-bearer and baker each had a dream one night, and each dream had its own meaning. 6 When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. 7 “Why do you look so worried today?” he asked them. New Living Translation

 

Genesis 40:8 And they replied, “We both had dreams last night, but no one can tell us what they mean.” ”Interpreting dreams is God’s business,” Joseph replied. “Go ahead and tell me your dreams. New Living Translation

 

Waiting isn’t stumbled upon, it’s chosen.

 

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. New King James Version

 

How do you wait?

     
  1. Choose Patience
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  3. Seek God
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  5. Work Hard
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  7. Trust God

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. 14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. New Living Translation

 

Isaiah 40:31 But those who trustNew Living Translation

 

Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. New Living Translation

 

Philippians 1:6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. New LivingT ranslation

 

Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. New Living Translation

 

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. New Living Translation

 

Exodus 34:6 … The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. New Living Translation

 

Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done. New International Version

 

When it is not time, you can’t force it. When it is time, you can’t stop it.