this is a good video... the potiphar's wife scene in this video doesn't depict the biblical account... and it's a big part of the story to get right. the rest of the video puts some flesh on the rest of the story... check it out... turn the music off on the playlist to the right (just hit pause)
Dreams were often seen as supernatural messages, and many ancient cultures placed great emphasis on dreams. Advisors were part of the ruler’s top aides and were expected to be able to interpret dreams.
Imagine – Joseph sitting in prison for something he didn’t do … contemplating life. He had it good when he was Jacob’s favorite son, but his brothers’ jealousy led to him being sold into slavery. Even in slavery he had it good because he was Potiphar’s favorite. Then he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and ended up in prison. In prison he became the favorite of the prison warden. Even in tough times he remained faithful to God, but his situation continually goes downhill. Can it get any worse that being a slave in prison?
A glimpse of hope comes after he interprets two dreams and the cupbearer returns to Pharaoh. Two years pass and nothing has happened, but then…
What are the odds? The cupbearer is going about his daily duties. The Pharaoh has a dream. None of the advisors can interpret it, but the cupbearer has a revelation – a memory – about a dream interpreter in prison! Coincidence or God’s providence?
God takes Joseph from the lowest place – a prison for slaves – and raises him up to the highest position in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. And it happens in A DAY!!
think about it...
Coincidence or God’s providence?
Does this happen today? Does God put things in motion to have an impact years later?
Joseph was extremely patient, humble, and obedient, and God continued to protect him. God prepared a place for Joseph to serve Him in a mighty way.
Are you patient when things seem to go wrong?
Do you trust that God is in control?
Do you believe that it is a coincidence or God’s providence when things happen?
How would it affect your attitude and actions if you completely believed in God’s providence?
I really like this story because it shows how no matter what God has a plan. His plan might take longer than you expected but everything comes together.
ReplyDeletegood point jace... it reminds me a lot of the perspective that i look at things vs the perspective that God looks at life.
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:28 is a perspective i'd love to look at life with everyday...