"But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives."
Genesis 45:5 NLT
Joseph did not come to this conclusion on his own. He was only 17 when his brothers threw him in the pit, then changed their minds and sold him into slavery. Seventeen. The favorite son, everything he wanted was given to him and then some, from the sounds of it. He had no need to go looking for gold.
The next 13 years were a different part of his story. And while he had every opportunity to be mad, sad, scared, and angry, he doesn't appear to be any of those. Genesis 39 tells us that God was with Joseph all during his time of slavery and imprisonment. Somewhere in those 13 years, he began to press in closer to the God of his father. He was treasure-hunting for the only thing he knew to be worth it all.
Proverbs 3:14-15 reads, For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Genesis 45:5 NLT
Joseph did not come to this conclusion on his own. He was only 17 when his brothers threw him in the pit, then changed their minds and sold him into slavery. Seventeen. The favorite son, everything he wanted was given to him and then some, from the sounds of it. He had no need to go looking for gold.
The next 13 years were a different part of his story. And while he had every opportunity to be mad, sad, scared, and angry, he doesn't appear to be any of those. Genesis 39 tells us that God was with Joseph all during his time of slavery and imprisonment. Somewhere in those 13 years, he began to press in closer to the God of his father. He was treasure-hunting for the only thing he knew to be worth it all.
Proverbs 3:14-15 reads, For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Prayer:
Father,
Give us the wisdom we need to recognize Your hand in all things. No matter the sacrifice. No matter the troublesome times. Remind us to give You praise from the onset of trials and tribulations. Enable us to look for the buried treasure. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Father,
Give us the wisdom we need to recognize Your hand in all things. No matter the sacrifice. No matter the troublesome times. Remind us to give You praise from the onset of trials and tribulations. Enable us to look for the buried treasure. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Through the Bible in a Year
Reading for January 22nd
Genesis 44:1-45:28
Matthew 14:13-36
Psalm 18:37-50
Proverbs 4:11-13
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