This past Sunday, Pastor Jeff delivered a rousing message affirming the necessity of practicing our faith in God. He referenced the story of Joseph and his desperate battle to fend off the advances of Potiphar’s wife as recounted in the familiar story in Genesis. God was with Joseph his entire life from betrayal by his brothers, prison and even promotion as a high-level official in Egypt.  God gave him access to the “power” that enabled him to remain steadfast even in a foreign land.  Like Joseph, it is difficult to cling to our faith in the midst of this “strange land.” But according to 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful, he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.  But, when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.  Our victory over sin, death and the grave lie in practicing our faith each day. Then, we will be blessed to experience God’s presence, power, providence and the realization of his purpose in our lives.  Phillipians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.