Genesis 43-45; Matthew 12
Gen 43-45
I couldn’t post yesterday. Got too busy and distracted. Unfortunate, though, as it was such a juicy reading! The story of Joseph is probably my favorite bible story. So full of revelation. Never grows old.
Today, I’m doing my reading in the afternoon at the doctor’s office (routine appointment).
Oh, my goodness!! Another juicy reading! Here’s what I learned today:
0. Interestingly, Egyptians could not eat with Hebrews. They found it abominable to do so. Yet, the Egyptians embraced Joseph as one of their own! I’m amazed at how the favor of God can break through the barriers of stigma, etc., and make men do what they ordinarily would not. This kind of favor is unprecedented. I pray that God would grant me the strength and wisdom to be so excellent in my work, and that his favor in my life would be so evident that people would do unusual things, to the glory of God. I want the favor of Joseph. But to get there, I must have the heart of Joseph! The maturity and spiritual soundness of Joseph. Help me, Lord.
0. Oh, the heart of Joseph!!! He wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him! All the years of waiting, of trusting God. Of waiting for a dream to be fulfilled. All the pent up emotion that comes with considering the deep sacrifices made. Forced into slavery at 17. Sexually harassed as a teenager. Thrown into a dungeon till age 30. Still trusting God! Interpreting the dreams of others and watching them get their breakthroughs when you’ve still not gotten yours!!!! Still trusting that he who promised is faithful and will do it! I’m blessed and encouraged. God has not forgotten. Keep on keeping on.
0. The deep wisdom and maturity of Joseph! The revelation knowledge that kept him going! Give me revelation, Lord, in the Strange, vexing situations in my life. He was able to forgive and comfort his brothers and encourage them, understanding that they had not sent him to Egypt - God had! Wow. God was thinking of the future and of the salvation of many more people than Joseph alone. ‘God sent me ahead of you ... to save your lives.’ What a mysterious God. His ways are past finding out. So my pain and suffering are linked to your future deliverance?? To our collective future Blessing? Wow. That’s just crazy (in a good way!). I need to meditate on this. May I not give up too early in situations that you’re using for a greater good, Lord - and give me the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know the difference. Amen.
I couldn’t post yesterday. Got too busy and distracted. Unfortunate, though, as it was such a juicy reading! The story of Joseph is probably my favorite bible story. So full of revelation. Never grows old.
Today, I’m doing my reading in the afternoon at the doctor’s office (routine appointment).
Oh, my goodness!! Another juicy reading! Here’s what I learned today:
0. Interestingly, Egyptians could not eat with Hebrews. They found it abominable to do so. Yet, the Egyptians embraced Joseph as one of their own! I’m amazed at how the favor of God can break through the barriers of stigma, etc., and make men do what they ordinarily would not. This kind of favor is unprecedented. I pray that God would grant me the strength and wisdom to be so excellent in my work, and that his favor in my life would be so evident that people would do unusual things, to the glory of God. I want the favor of Joseph. But to get there, I must have the heart of Joseph! The maturity and spiritual soundness of Joseph. Help me, Lord.
0. Oh, the heart of Joseph!!! He wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him! All the years of waiting, of trusting God. Of waiting for a dream to be fulfilled. All the pent up emotion that comes with considering the deep sacrifices made. Forced into slavery at 17. Sexually harassed as a teenager. Thrown into a dungeon till age 30. Still trusting God! Interpreting the dreams of others and watching them get their breakthroughs when you’ve still not gotten yours!!!! Still trusting that he who promised is faithful and will do it! I’m blessed and encouraged. God has not forgotten. Keep on keeping on.
0. The deep wisdom and maturity of Joseph! The revelation knowledge that kept him going! Give me revelation, Lord, in the Strange, vexing situations in my life. He was able to forgive and comfort his brothers and encourage them, understanding that they had not sent him to Egypt - God had! Wow. God was thinking of the future and of the salvation of many more people than Joseph alone. ‘God sent me ahead of you ... to save your lives.’ What a mysterious God. His ways are past finding out. So my pain and suffering are linked to your future deliverance?? To our collective future Blessing? Wow. That’s just crazy (in a good way!). I need to meditate on this. May I not give up too early in situations that you’re using for a greater good, Lord - and give me the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know the difference. Amen.
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