Genesis 41-42 Psalm 56 John 15
One of those passages that remind
us that God is still at work not only in our lives but those around us is told
in Genesis 41 and 42 as Joseph is finally remembered two years later by Pharaoh’s
cup bearer when no one can do what he needs. We can’t miss that Pharaoh has
apparently changed and that the new one doesn’t know the story of the cup
bearer or Joseph.
As Joseph meets Pharaoh’s need, he
is rewarded with power while still being the servant he has been for years. As
that power grows, his wisdom is used, and he finds him fulfilling his boyhood
dreams as his brother’s bow before him. The interaction with them is really
interesting in that they not only don’t expect him but don’t recognize him. As
he interacts with them though they are reminded of their treachery so long ago
and feel they are paying a price for it.
It is clear that he doesn’t trust them,
and I am sure is well aware that they have to resent Benjamin as much as they
did him. The fact that he is not with them is cause for concern by Joseph. When
they return not knowing who Joseph is they cannot tell Jacob why they believe they
are in the position they are in. Jacob we see is not willing to risk the life
of Benjamin to save one of his older sons.
Psalm 56 reminds us even when it
feels that everyone is against us not only is God still present but that all
that is happening is known to Him. When we continue to be and do what God calls
us to we know we are walking in the land of the living.
John 15 describes the intimate relationship
we must have with Jesus and through him with the father. Our lives are to be
intertwined just as the lives of Jesus and the Father were. The love they
showed one another is to be reflected in our love for one another as a follower
and disciple of Jesus. When our lives are intertwined with Jesus we become a reflection
of him and are testimony, our story or faith, will be true and a reflection of
the relationship between Jesus and the father.
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