My awesome, loving and wonderful Grandchildren, and Annika and Kaleigh, whom I love and pray for every day: Joseph had many reasons to have an offensive attitude with all the troubles he went through, but he was a praying man and trusted God.
God “…gave Joseph success IN EVERYTHING HE DID.” (Gen. 39:23)
At the age of 17, God had given Joseph a dream showing his 11 brothers bowing down to him. Joseph’s brothers were very jealous of him and stole his beautiful cloak and wanted to kill him but threw him into a pit instead. Then Joseph:
- was sold to some Ishmaelite traders from Midian
- was then sold to become a slave of Potipher
- was then wrongfully thrown in prison
- was forgotten about for 2 more years after helping Pharaoh’s cupbearer
- was called before Pharaoh and promoted to 2nd in charge
“Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh…” (Gen. 41:46)
The Lord revealed to Joseph that there would be 7 very prosperous years, then 7 very terrible years, so Joseph followed God’s instructions and prepared. During the 7 terrible years Joseph’s brothers came for provisions:
“When Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him WITH THEIR FACES TO THE GROUND.” (Gen. 42:6)
It took more than 20 years for this promise of God to be fulfilled.
REMEMBER, GOD IS FAITHFUL TO KEEP HIS PROMISES…
Notice: […We must understand that the bible says:] “…The LORD is faithful and will keep all of his promises.” Psalms 145:13] That’s for you: Stephanie, Ethan, Camden, Olivia, Aidan, Landon, Kinsley, Annika and Kaleigh