While Joseph was living with Potiphar, Potiphar's wife accused Joseph of attacking her, so Joseph was put into prison. Pharaoh's cupbearer and chief baker were also put into prison with Joseph. Both men had dreams that they could not understand. They told Joseph their dream and Joseph told them the meaning of each dream. In the cupbearer's dream, he saw a vine with three braches filled with grapes. He picked the grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh's cup. He put the cup into Pharoah's hand. Joseph said the meaning of his dream was that in three days he would be released from prison and again be cupbearer for the Pharoah.
The baker's dream was similar, he was carrying three baskets and in the top one were baked goods for Pharoah. Birds were pecking at the baked goods. The interpretation of his dream was that in three days Pharoah would hang him.
Three days later the events happened just as Joseph said they would. Joseph asked the cupbearer to remember him when he talks to the Pharoah.
After some time Pharoah had dreams that he did not understand and the cuobearer told him about Joseph. The meaning of Pharoah's dreams were that there would be seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Joesph told Pharoah that he needed to put someone in charge of all the grain. The Pharoah chose Joesph to be in charge.
There were indeed seven years of plenty then came the famine. The famine went so far as to effect Joseph's family, who came to Egypt to but grain. They did not recognize Joseph but Joseph recognized them. Joseph finally revealed himself to his family and asked them to come to live in Egypt.
So for my treat I have sweet rolls and juice to symbolize the wine. Joseph was falsely accused and hated by his brothers, but God rewarded him and provided for all his needs.
No comments:
Post a Comment