What To Do When You’re Betrayed | Ed Young

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In this message Pastor Ed Young, draws parallels from the biblical story of Joseph to offer guidance on navigating betrayal and hardship. He begins with a relatable anecdote about finding glass in lasagna (0:03-1:02) to symbolize unexpected hurt and betrayal in life (1:05-2:55). He emphasizes that betrayal can happen in various relationships, including marriages, business, families, and friendships (1:59-2:16). The message then delves into Joseph's story, highlighting his favored status, his brothers' betrayal, and his subsequent enslavement in Egypt (3:52-5:01). Joseph's rise in Potiphar's household (5:50-6:07) and his false accusation by Potiphar's wife (6:59-8:47), leading to his imprisonment (8:41), are also covered. Pastor Young presents four principles for dealing with betrayal: Don't bite into the pain of the unexplained (9:38-9:54): Just as Joseph didn't receive all the answers, we often won't understand "why" certain hardships occur. The message encourages trusting God even in the dark (11:46-12:32) and avoiding emotional quicksand that comes from demanding explanations (15:14-15:28). This principle highlights the importance of relying on God rather than self-sufficiency, which leads to torment (16:32-16:51). Don't chew on the shards of bitterness (17:08-17:12): Instead of succumbing to bitterness, the video encourages actively ministering to others, as Joseph did in prison (17:53-18:45). By helping those around us, we can point them to God, even in difficult circumstances (19:30-20:12). Don't choke on the silence of the wait (21:04-21:07): Waiting on God is an active process. Even when forgotten by man, like Joseph was by the cupbearer (21:44-21:50), God remembers. This waiting period is often designed to strip away pride and prepare us for future promotion (23:12-24:18). Don't spit out the dream God gave you (24:28-24:32): The message encourages holding onto the dreams God has given, as Joseph did. Joseph's ability to interpret Pharaoh's dream led to his promotion from dungeon to palace (25:22-26:11), becoming second-in-command of Egypt (27:04-27:23). This emphasizes that God's timing brings restoration and fulfillment of His dynamic dream for our lives (29:30-30:09). ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW