Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Tues Devo: Waiting is not always fun

Genesis 40:21-23 “He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put this cup into Pharaoh’s hand; but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them. Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.” (NASB)

Hello,

As I was reading more through the story of Joseph, the repeated theme of waiting in a not-fun circumstance struck me about Joseph. Almost all of his life was about the promise of what was next – but having to wait through tough circumstances to get there. In this story we see Joseph in jail interpreting dreams for 2 of the king’s servants. The cup bearer and the baker both were told by Joseph what their dreams meant. After he told both their dreams and the meaning he said to the cup bearer (who was to survive) that he wanted to be remembered….but he wasn’t. Later – this finally happened, and the cup bearer was able to be a part of his release 2 years later – 2 years of waiting in jail.

Don’t get discouraged – keep doing what is right before God. His time is not our timing, but His timing is best.

Have a blessed day,


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