JOSEPH’S SITUATION IS CHANGED
Keywords 41:52
The second son he named Ephraim and
said, "It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my
suffering."
1. Joseph’s big promotion (37-49)
Pharaoh was highly impressed by
Joseph’s ability, but more than that, he saw
God’s spirit at work in Joseph. So Pharaoh
put him in charge of all Egypt. What a
sudden and drastic turnaround in
Joseph’s situation! In his new position, Joseph
immediately got to work, not sitting
at home but traveling around to oversee the
grain collection and storage
personally. Joseph served the land of Egypt to bless
it and make it prosper, even though
it was not his home country.
2. Joseph’s testimony (50-57)
God also gave Joseph a wife and
children in Egypt, completing his blessing and
restoration. Joseph didn’t take this
for granted, but reflected deeply on God’s
work in his life. Through the names
of his two sons, he thanked God for helping
him overcome his sufferings and
making him fruitful. If we keep our faith, the place
where God makes us suffer can also
be the place where we bear much fruit.
Prayer Father, thank you for helping me
understand how your plan works in my
life. Help me testify to how you
have worked in me.
One Word Faith through suffering leads to
fruit
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