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This Too Is for the Good
Joseph stubbornly clung to an unshakable confidence in the God of his fathers. Even though everything had tumbled down around him, He kept looking to God and believing that God was working through the chaos, believing that he was right where God had placed him.
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Preparing for the Lean Years
Life is uncertain, and it is only prudent to lay up savings and provisions. The Proverbs say, "In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has." Contrary to the advice of Joseph, modern society promotes a lifestyle of squandering all available wealth, overspending and relying on credit.
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Exaltation of Messiah
Joseph’s descent into Egypt can be likened unto the descent of the soul of Messiah. Like Joseph, He took “the form of a bond-servant” and “humbled Himself.” Joseph lost his princely place in his father’s household and took the low estate of a slave and prisoner. The same might be said of the righteous, exalted soul of Messiah.
Joseph in Disguise
Joseph’s brothers did not “recognize” him Joseph. He recognized his brothers in that he treated them with mercy when they fell into his power. Though the Jewish nation has not yet recognized Him as a brother and as the Messiah, He recognizes His brothers.
Relinquishing Worries
Jacob was terribly worried about allowing Benjamin to go to Egypt, but in order to save the family from starvation, he had no other choice. When we have done all that we can do, we should do like Jacob and convert our worries into prayers.
