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18.11.2025 |🌾JOSEPH – FAITH THAT CARRIES YOU THROUGH | 21.Be a Blessing in the Crisis | ⚓ HEART ANCHOR | Youth Devotional
November 18, 2025
Joseph – Faith That Carries You Through
Devotions from the Life of a Dreamer with Character
21.Be a Blessing in the Crisis
How God Makes You a Light for Others in Dark Times
Daily Bible Verse
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14
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Introduction: When the World Shook, One Man Stood
The world stood on the brink of catastrophe.
Not because of war. Not because of fire. But because of something much quieter: hunger.
It began with empty grain stores and ended with empty eyes—
of fathers who had nothing left to give,
of mothers whose children fell asleep without hope.
The economy lay in ruins.
People came from far away—with trembling hands and the last trace of pride they still possessed.
The throne of Egypt was powerless. The gods of the nations—silent.
And then one man stepped forward.
Not a born king. Not a magician. Not a general.
But a Hebrew. A former slave. A prisoner.
Joseph—a man no one spoke of anymore,
except God.
He wore no crown when he came.
But he carried wisdom deeper than the Nile.
He had no army, but he had a heart ready to save millions.
While others used the chaos for their advantage,
he built reserves for the time of need.
While others only wanted to survive,
he created a system that preserved life.
Joseph was not exalted to appear great—
but to enable greatness in others.
He was not blessed to enrich himself—
but to become a blessing.
He understood something many forget:
God does not save only through miracles—
but through prepared people in prepared moments.
Joseph was God’s instrument—
shaped through tears, proven in faithfulness,
and raised up to be light in the crisis.
And today God asks you:
“Are you ready to become a blessing in the midst of need—right where I have placed you?”
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Joseph’s Path – A Blessing in the Crisis
When Joseph entered the palace, not only his life changed—
the history of the world took a new turn. But what looked like a sudden miracle was in truth the fruit of years of hidden preparation.
God had not only exalted him before people—
He had first exalted him through humility. And now, in the shadow of a worldwide famine, the purpose of his suffering became clear.
Joseph had learned not only to dream, but to carry responsibility.
His calling was not to appear great—but to serve greatly.
He could have taken revenge. He could have abused power.
But Joseph chose another path: the path of wisdom, grace, and foresight.
When the land threatened to collapse in crisis,
Joseph didn’t just see problems—he saw possibilities.
He planned, structured, created storehouses and systems—not for himself,
but for an entire people, and beyond that, for many nations.
He didn’t wait until everything fell apart—
he acted while there was still time to sow so that something could be harvested.
Joseph led Egypt with a clear mind and a compassionate heart.
He was no cold technocrat—but a steward who sought God in everything.
And when his brothers stood before him—
trembling, hungry, broken—
he was no longer just the dreamer,
but the savior.
Not because he had to,
but because he understood:
his life had not gone through suffering for nothing—
it had been prepared to be a blessing in the hour of need.
Joseph could have simply been a survivor.
But God had shaped him into a bearer of hope.
In a time of scarcity he was full of grace.
In the midst of despair he was orderly.
Where others collapsed, he carried.
Joseph had learned that true greatness is found
in serving—precisely when the world needs it most.
And that is exactly what he did.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Blessing in a Crisis?
It means turning your eyes away from yourself and asking:
“How can I bring light into this darkness?”
Not everyone is a Joseph—but everyone can offer someone bread.
A word. An action. A decision of integrity.
God still looks today for people
who do not curse in chaos, but encourage.
Who do not complain in scarcity, but share.
Who do not burn in the fire, but are refined by it.
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What Can We Learn from Joseph?
Crises are opportunities for faith and character.
Not to prove yourself—but to make God visible.
God uses prepared hearts.
Joseph was not formed in the throne room—but in the prison.
True greatness is revealed in the way we handle power.
Joseph used his position to save lives, not to glorify himself.
Forgiveness opens the way for blessing.
Where others expected revenge, Joseph brought peace.
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Practical Steps for You
☐ Start each day with the question: Lord, whom may I serve today?
☐ In difficult situations, choose to sow hope instead of fear.
☐ Forgive—even when you cannot forget.
☐ Steward your resources (time, money, words) as tools for blessing.
☐ Watch for the one person to whom you can bring light today.
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Practical Questions for Reflection
– How do I react when crises hit me—do I withdraw, or do I step forward?
– Have I learned to see my past as preparation—or am I still struggling with it?
– Who around me needs hope right now—and how can I give it?
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Prayer
Lord,
I thank You for the example of Joseph—
for his humility, his faithfulness, and his courage to be a blessing.
Prepare my heart as well,
not to wait for applause, but to listen for Your call.
Give me eyes to see need—and hands to do good.
Let me be a light not despite the darkness, but because of it.
For where Your Spirit is, there is hope.
Amen.
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Key Thought of the Day
You are not lifted up to shine—but to serve.
God makes you a blessing—especially in times of trouble.
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Blessing for the Conclusion
May the God who led Joseph from the pit to the palace
be your strength in the depths and your wisdom in the heights today.
May He bless you with eyes that see need—
and a heart that does not hesitate to act.
May He give you a listening heart,
so that you not only recognize crises, but also the people within them.
May you be ready like Joseph—
not only when the stage calls,
but today— in the small, the everyday, the unseen.
Be an instrument of comfort,
a bearer of hope,
a channel of blessing.
May your life make this visible:
God is faithful—even in the crisis.
Amen.
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8: Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Teaching Plan
Key Thought: Joshua and Caleb had a strong faith in God that enabled them to stand boldly in defense of right. Through reliance in the same power, every true believer may receive strength and courage to overcome the most challenging trials.
November 22, 2025
1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 14:6-14, Numbers 14:24, 32:12.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
- What does it say about Caleb that he was willing to speak his mind against the majority of the spies and the people threatened to kill him?
- Personal Application: What do you usually do when most people around you have a different opinion that goes against what you feel is right? How do we determine if we are being true to standards or just stubborn and hard headedl? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How powerful is peer pressure in our society and in our lives today? What role does courage play in the practicing of faith in spite of peer pressure? What role do parents and upbringing play in courage to dstand up ot evil?” How would you respond to your relative?
2. Have a volunteer read Joshua 15:16-19, Judges 1:13, 3:7-11.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What does this story tell you about the power of example? How is Caleb’s attitude being reproduced in the younger generation?
- Personal Application: What small compromises are the kinds that can keep us from following the Lord fully?
- Case Study: One of your friends states, “Abraham is a great example of faith, and yet there are times in his life when he didn’t show a strong faith. What things did Abraham do that showed some challenges to his faith? What does this show us about God’s dealings with nhim and also with us in our Christian growth in faith?.” How would you respond to your friend?
3. Have a volunteer read Joshua 19:49-51.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What does it tell us about Joshua that he receives the land inheritance last?
- Personal Application: What lessons can we learn from Joshua’s attitude? How can we apply that attitude to ourselves today? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What are the traits of people that are worth following? What are some examples of faith you have seen in your church or community? ” How would you respond to your neighbor?
4. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 12:1,2. 2 Corinthians 3:18.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- How does focusing on Jesus’ life and the lives of heroes of faith change us?
- Personal Application: What two processes work for conflicting purposes in our lives? How can we be sure to give room to the right one? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).
(0)8: Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Singing with Inspiration
As we work our way through the book of Joshua this quarter, we will see that he is ready to
Fight The Good Fight – Hymn 613 and to move forward into the Promised Land. We may still use last quarter’s theme hymn as this will pop up throughout this quarter as well:
Hymn 620 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand. These two hymns will resound throughout the quarter.
Faith is a consistent word in our studies this week, hence several wonderful hymns about faith from the point of view of Caleb and Joshua, and the faithfulness of our gracious God:
517 – My Faith Looks Up To Thee,
533 – O For A Faith,
602 – O Brother, Be Faithful,
608 – Faith Is The Victory,
304 – Faith Of Our Fathers, and
100 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness.
With Joshua’s great faith in God, he relies on “God’s guidance and help” for Israel to conquer the land:
Hymn 538 – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. With that in mind, Joshua was ready to walk with God:
Hymn 554 – O Let Me Walk With Thee and
Hymn 574 – Master, Let Me Walk With Thee.
On Thursday we gain more education in knowing how even our small cells react to love, “laughing, or embracing someone”. “Looking unto Jesus we obtain brighter and more distinct views of God, and by beholding we become changed”:
Hymn 412 – Cover With His Life which begins with “Look upon Jesus…”
On Friday Sister White reminds us that “every true soldier of the cross may receive strength and courage”:
Hymn 616 – Soldiers Of Christ, Arise!
Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless others.
To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/
Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
(0)Tuesday: The Power of Example
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 18th of November 2025
Read Joshua 15:16-19, Judges 1:13, and Judges 3:7-11. What does this story tell you about the power of example? How is Caleb’s attitude being reproduced in the younger generation?
In this passage, Caleb offers his daughter, Achsah, in marriage to the one who conquers Debir. Othniel captures the city and wins the hand of Achsah. This story is important because, once again, it reveals Caleb’s courage, faith, and readiness to take on challenges.
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It also shows that the next generation of Israelites followed the example of these giants of faith, Caleb and Joshua. As the older generation closes their ministry, there is a new generation ready to face the challenges and continue to fulfill God’s plan for Israel.
In a way that is not unlike Caleb’s request to Joshua, “Give me this hill country,” Achsah, encouraged by her husband, displays the same faith and resolution that her father demonstrated. Through her determination and boldness, Achsah continues the line of Caleb’s example of the fulfillment of the promise to possess the land.
Indeed, the land is a gift from Yahweh to Israel, but Israel must appropriate it by claiming the promises of the Lord with faith and courage. Achsah’s determination foreshadows the perseverance of those women in the Gospels who would not be turned away by the crowd or the disciples and would not give up until they received Jesus’ blessing for themselves and their families.
Read Luke 18:1-5. What lesson is here for us?
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Passing on the torch of faith to the next generation is crucial to the fulfillment of the mission God has entrusted to us. Think about the challenges of passing on faith to the next generation, on the one hand, and about the opportunities for young people to assume more responsibility in the work of God, on the other. What can we do to facilitate and train youth to assume godly leadership? How crucial is our example in this process? |
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