The story of Joseph is often compared to the story of Jesus. Apart from him, he's only character in the bible that is portrayed with no faults whatsoever.
Through hard work and integrity, he becomes friends with the captain of the guard. (It's funny to note that the Apostle Paul was in the same situation, but because of the unveiling of the new covenant, the prison guard's family became Christians.)
He continuously gives glory to God for his ability to interpret dreams from the cupbearer and baker and only asks not to be forgotten in return
Joseph explains Pharaoh's dream. But what's interesting is that he squeezes in some advice on what to do in order survive the famine. It's unsure if that was direct revelation from God or Joseph's acquiring wisdom from God and coming up with a plan. Nevertheless he's made 'Prime Minister' of Egypt.
Israel (Jacob) has come full circle. His misleading ways have become righteous actions to the point he's willing to return the money eventhough it was rightfully his. Joseph showed how much he missed his family through these trials by continously weeping at the sight of his own brother Benjamin.
We see Judah's integrity and pleading for Benjamin's life. He says "How can I face my father's misery, if the boy is with me?" The other brothers, including Reuben couldn't be bothered. Judah spoke to Joseph with faith and courage, the same courage his forefathers showed when put in difficult situations.
Joseph's true character is shown as he weeps and then reveals his faith in God as the one in control and that our lives in part of a bigger jigsaw puzzle to be used ONLY if we trust in him. The ultimate question is that, do i see myself and my circumstances part of a bigger plan is God's eyes?
Jacob gathers his sons and reveals that Judah will carry ruler's sceptre. What's interesting is that it's Leah's son, Jacob least favoured wife. Again proving the point that our hearts are deceitful and God's plans are not our plans. Years later, We realize that Jesus comes from the clan of Judah.
Through hard work and integrity, he becomes friends with the captain of the guard. (It's funny to note that the Apostle Paul was in the same situation, but because of the unveiling of the new covenant, the prison guard's family became Christians.)
He continuously gives glory to God for his ability to interpret dreams from the cupbearer and baker and only asks not to be forgotten in return
Joseph explains Pharaoh's dream. But what's interesting is that he squeezes in some advice on what to do in order survive the famine. It's unsure if that was direct revelation from God or Joseph's acquiring wisdom from God and coming up with a plan. Nevertheless he's made 'Prime Minister' of Egypt.
Israel (Jacob) has come full circle. His misleading ways have become righteous actions to the point he's willing to return the money eventhough it was rightfully his. Joseph showed how much he missed his family through these trials by continously weeping at the sight of his own brother Benjamin.
We see Judah's integrity and pleading for Benjamin's life. He says "How can I face my father's misery, if the boy is with me?" The other brothers, including Reuben couldn't be bothered. Judah spoke to Joseph with faith and courage, the same courage his forefathers showed when put in difficult situations.
Joseph's true character is shown as he weeps and then reveals his faith in God as the one in control and that our lives in part of a bigger jigsaw puzzle to be used ONLY if we trust in him. The ultimate question is that, do i see myself and my circumstances part of a bigger plan is God's eyes?
Jacob gathers his sons and reveals that Judah will carry ruler's sceptre. What's interesting is that it's Leah's son, Jacob least favoured wife. Again proving the point that our hearts are deceitful and God's plans are not our plans. Years later, We realize that Jesus comes from the clan of Judah.
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