Devotion:
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Read Genesis 41:8-16.
When we first met Joseph, he was an arrogant seventeen-year-old, his father’s favorite and despised by his brothers. Joseph went about telling his brothers about his dreams that he explained to mean that he was superior to them. Even his father Jacob, who doted on him, was not amused when he heard Joseph tell of his dream that meant the entire family would bow to him in the future.
Contrast that to the scene in today’s passage when Joseph is brought from his prison dungeon to hear and interpret Pharaoh’s dream. This would have been a scary encounter, knowing that Pharaoh had the power of life and death and sometimes had people killed who did not please him. We get some real insight into Joseph when he corrects Pharaoh for saying he has heard that Joseph can interpret dreams. Joseph calmly informs this powerful leader that he (Joseph) cannot do it, but that God will interpret the dream and give Pharaoh the answer. Joseph had seen God at work many times, and Joseph had come to understand that it was not his own ability to interpret dreams but rather God working through him. This faith in God enabled Joseph to remain calm in the storm.
Personal Worship Option:
Life is full of storms. Are you facing at least one storm? We will see a number of Biblical characters this week who were able to remain calm in their storms. Pray for the strength and calm that comes with faith, knowing that God will be with you in your storm.
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