What were you doing two years ago today? Sometimes it’s hard to imagine or even remember as each day can look much like the next. Two years ago for me, I was rehearsing with a choir here in Mexico in preparation for a Christmas concert. It was a great way to meet new people and also using my gifts. Seems like yesterday, but at the same time, many moons have passed and we have grown so much in the two years time.
It had been two years for Joseph between yesterday’s reading and our reading today. Thinking of the time span is helpful to give us perspective. Now Joseph is finally remembered by the cupbearer as being the one who can interpret dreams. Pharaoh had two dreams that were stumping everyone. When he heard of this Hebrew boy, he called for Joseph, who was cleaned up and brought before Pharaoh. Continue reading “Genesis 41:1-36 – Feast or Famine?”
Joseph must feel like he is invisible at times. As a prisoner, he has been put in charge of the other prisoners. Today’s scene involves two of Pharoah’s employees or slaves. They both have dreams, and apparently, the other prisoners aren’t giving them any help in interpreting what they mean.
I’ve always like the story of Joseph. God was with him, and everything he touched was blessed. Don’t we all hope for that in our own lives? We want everything we do to succeed and be blessed. So why don’t we feel successful? Why do we sometimes fail?
We’re going to take a bit of a commercial break from our storyline involving Joseph. Today’s reading centers on one of Joseph’s brothers, Judah. Not the oldest of Jacob’s sons, but one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ. What surprised you about this story? Feel free to share in the comments.
Jealousy is a dangerous thing. It can be particularly destructive to the person who has jealous feelings. In today’s story, it had life-changing consequences for not only those who were jealous but for the object of their jealousy, brother Joseph.
