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SAA Notes
God’s timing is perfect. He has purposed that Joseph will not only save his family in the coming famine, he will save the entire nation of Egypt. No doubt, Joseph blessed the circumstances he once cursed, that left him in a stinking prison for years.
SJA Notes
* Merciful Father in Heaven, Your word teaches us how to live. Please show us a little more today.
“It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favourable answer.”
Joseph has gone through some trials to get to this point, his spiritual maturity has grown alongside.
Joseph is clear – God is the one who interprets. God has the power here, Joseph is the obedient vessel.
This is important. Joseph submits himself under God’s sovereign will, and delivers God’s word to Pharaoh.
Joseph doesn’t run away from going before the most powerful person in the country and witnessing to God’s power and majesty.
Instead he humbly gives God the glory.
This is to be our own attitude, our own practice.
Let us contemplate today how we might go about our lives in humble courage as Joseph did, pointing to our Saviour God and King.
* God Above,
Thank You for working in Joseph’s life. Thank You that through Joseph You brought salvation for Your people at that time.
Thank You that Joseph points us to Jesus, the one who saves us from our great enemies in sin, the devil and death.
Thank You for restoring us Your people back into a right relationship with You.
Amen.