Appointed to Power: Divine Favor for Direct Access | Genesis 41:38-43 | Shawn Hyland

In this timely message, we will explore how God sovereignly uses human government to elevate His people into positions of influence and authority. From Joseph in Egypt to Daniel in Babylon, to Mordecai in Persia, Scripture reveals a consistent pattern: those appointed by kings, emperors, and governors often wield greater impact than the rulers themselves. These appointed officials—though humanly selected—carry divine favor, possess direct access to the chief executive, and exercise delegated authority to protect, provide for, and advocate on behalf of God’s people. As New Jersey prepares to elect a new governor this November, we must recognize the spiritual and practical significance of this moment. The winner will appoint dozens of unnamed individuals to govern our families, shape education, and influence religious liberty. Their decisions will either favor or frustrate the people of God. Join us as we examine the biblical record and reflect on the modern implications of executive appointments. This is not just a study of ancient empires—it’s a call to spiritual discernment and civic engagement in our own time. Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Sermon Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HyX_5dppel Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226