Read: Gen. 40-41
Joseph was in prison in Egypt. The Pharaoh must have heard a rumor that someone was going to try to poison him and narrowed it down to his cup bearer and his baker. They were the ones that would be able to make that happen so they were both thrown in prison while the threat was being investigated. They were put under Joseph’s charge by God’s design.
They both had disturbing dreams on the same night and Joseph was the only one who had the spirit of God and would be able to interpret them right. He did. Their dreams revealed who was innocent and who was not. They are pictures of judgment. Both are rewarded for their service to the king. One is condemned and the other is exalted. This all happened on the king’s birthday. Judgement day will happen on the Day of Atonement which is the birthday of the world.
Joseph was forgotten about for another two years. (God does not mind having us wait.) Then at the right time, Pharaoh had a dream and the cup-bearer remembered Joseph. He was brought out of prison, he interpreted the dream and was exalted to second in command to the Pharaoh. For two thousand years after Jesus death, he remains in heaven. He will come back to earth and every knee will bow to Jesus. He is coming back soon.
Joseph was given a Gentile bride and had offspring from her. Jesus is coming for a bride from every tribe, tongue and nation. Joseph’s two sons names mean: “causing to forget” and “fruitful”. Jesus will cause us to forget all our suffering and bless us with fruitfulness.
The story of Joseph reminds me that our suffering may seem to last forever but sometimes we are just being reserved for the right time when he can use our specific gifts and flavor. He will not forget us. We will reap our harvest if we faint not! (Galatians 6:9)
Lord, help us to serve you with expectation and joy. Our time is in your hands.
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