“How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9b
“Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” Genesis 40:8b
These are the words of Joseph—parts of two conversations he had as a young man—and though the sentences are brief, they reveal a powerful truth.
Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery and packed off to Egypt, Joseph could have become bitter and been consumed with hatred. He could have blamed God for everything that had happened to him. Not the case here.
Joseph may have lost everything he had in life, but he did not lose God; he grew closer to God in this trial. Apparently, Joseph learned some great lessons from God, because Joseph lived life with God in mind. Whether things were relatively good (when he was Potiphar’s head servant) or relatively bad (when he was falsely accused and put in jail), Joseph lived as though he belonged to God.
Hmm. I belong to God . . .
Father, please develop in me the awareness that I belong to You—every moment. Help me to consistently live with You in mind.
Following, Jim
(Remember the 3G Prayer today.)
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