Genesis 37:10 New International Version When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” For Encouragement His eyes were starry and bright, filled with childlike wonder … Continue reading Because God Has Said It
Joseph
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Genesis 41:40 New King James Version (NKJV) You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” For Meditation Those who heard these words from Pharaoh to Joseph heard only one part of his story—his exaltation in … Continue reading Unstoppable Grace
Don’t Give Up
Genesis 40:14-15 New International Version (NIV) But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.” For Meditation Joseph, a … Continue reading Don’t Give Up
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3 Genesis 41:9 New International Version Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. For Encouragement The cupbearer was the appointed instrument of God to get Joseph out of prison into the palace of the Pharoah. He had his part to play in God’s script for … Continue reading Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 2
Photo by Julia Volk on Pexels.com Genesis 40:15 New International Version (NIV) I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.” For Encouragement The two men brokered no formal agreement between them. It was rather an emotional request from … Continue reading Conveniently Forgotten, Part 2
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Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com Genesis 41:40 New King James Version (NKJV) You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” For Meditation Those who heard these words from Pharaoh to Joseph heard only … Continue reading Unstoppable Grace
A Glorious Statement in Death
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 47:29-30 New Living Translation As the time of his death drew near, Jacob called for his son Joseph and said to him, “Please do me this favor. Put your hand under my thigh and swear that you will treat me with unfailing love by honoring this last request: Do … Continue reading A Glorious Statement in Death
I Am Joseph
Genesis 45:3-4 New King James Version Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence. 4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. … Continue reading I Am Joseph
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Genesis 43:16 New International Version When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with me at noon.” For Encouragement The interrogation lasted three days with intensity. Assured that their father was alive, Joseph sent his … Continue reading Access Guaranteed Through Jesus Christ.