Read: Genesis 44:1-45:28; Matthew 14:13-36; Psalm 18:37-50; Proverbs 411-47:31
I couldn’t help but read these two stories in Genesis and Matthew and see similarities. Benjamin was given five times the food yesterday, and now five sets of clothing. Jesus took five loaves of bread and fed five thousand. Both of these stories are about God’s grace. God chooses mercy instead of judgment whenever he can. Joseph’s brothers deserved to be punished for their hatred and deception. Joseph did get a little revenge when he tested them but it was for their good. He had to make sure their hearts were ready for the blessing he was about to give them. They traded their guilt, lack,and fear for forgiveness, prosperity and peace. What a picture of salvation.
Jesus took two fish and five loaves of bread and fed thousand, with left-overs, to show that he could provide for them just like he did for Joseph’s family. Then he calmed the storm to show that he could bring peace to any situation.
Lord, thank you that you guide us in the way of wisdom and lead us along straight paths. Our steps will not be hampered nor will we stumble.
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