Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Genesis 42


"Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them, and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see the nakedness of the land!” v. 9

Read chapter 42.
Joseph remembers the dreams he had when he was 17 years old, of his brothers bowing down to him (chapter 37).  Seems like once he realizes God's truth come true his pent up feelings toward his brother diminishes, his heart softens and forgives them and realizes God's greater working.  Possibly he decided to call them spies to see how'd they act under pressure and see if they had changed from when they were younger.  I wonder after these twenty plus years (41:46,53) since Joseph had been living in Egypt made him doubt his dreams from God when he was a kid?  Or possibly even forget?  No doubt he still believed in the One True God as we see Joseph proclaim Him before so many others in Egypt.  I like the word "remembered" and how important it is for us to remember God's truths in His word and remember them and bring them to mind in whatever situations we're in.  What are some truths you want/need to remember more often?  When have you realized God's greater working despite difficulties or long awaiting assurance?

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