ARCHIVE July, 2019

Joseph and the Very Good Plan

Genesis 41:32 The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon. Joseph follows up the interpretation with assurance this is a settled matter, one which is time critical.  He then outlines a plan.  Genesis 41:33 “And now […]

July 20, 2019 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Joseph and Pharaoh’s Advance Intel

Genesis 41:25 Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do. After hearing the dreams, there is no hesitation.  Joseph explains what could have been bad news, except that it’s not.  It’s advance warning, helpful intel for the purpose […]

July 18, 2019 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Joseph Hears the Dreams

Joseph, all cleaned up for his appearance before the one of the most powerful men in the world, is brought before Pharaoh to hear the perplexing dreams and asked to interpret them.  Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” 17 Then Pharaoh said […]

July 14, 2019 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Joseph’s Resumé of Integrity

Genesis 41:10 “Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he imprisoned me and the chief baker in the house of the captain of the guard.  11 Each of us had a dream the same night, and each dream had a meaning of its own.  12 Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a […]

July 11, 2019 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Reminded of Joseph

Genesis 41:1 When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing by the Nile, 2 when out of the river there came up seven cows, sleek and fat, and they grazed among the reeds. 3 After them, seven other cows, ugly and gaunt, came up out of the Nile and stood […]

July 7, 2019 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Joseph and the Hidden Working of God

Two full years and everyone was in the dark about God’s hidden working.  Joseph was going about daily prison life.  The cupbearer in forgetful living. Pharaoh had a dream. Genesis 41:1 When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing by the Nile, 2 when out of the river there came […]

July 2, 2019 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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