Today’s Reading Genesis 41
Good Morning Bible Journal Readers. Happy Tuesday!
Today, as we read through Genesis 41, it is truly amazing about all the events that take place in this chapter with Joseph. There are so many moving pieces and ways God is able to show us His presence through it all. Without a faith you may find parts of it hard to believe. As believers though, In reading this part of Josephs story I can be reassured knowing that God is always at work. Even in my shortcomings, or times that I think I have things in control. I truly don’t, and need to remind myself, He does. God is Behind the Scenes…always. Thankfully, God is always working and directing us closer to Him. Think of Joseph, just in this chapter as he goes from sitting in a jail cell, to interpreting dreams, to being in charge of Egypt. God always working behind the scenes to make His work move forward.
Genesis 41:16 Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.”
How has God done this for you? Let’s take a minute to reflect. For me, I think about my walk to and into faith. This included God orchestrating a move from one neighborhood to another. At this point I’m approached by a neighbor (Chet & Shannon Bandy) to attend a service with them and consider joining their small group. For a second we thoughts to ourselves, with a brand new mortgage, a struggling marriage, and a toddler. and two new jobs. Our ways were not working so well. Faithfully, God was working behind the scenes. God orchestrated a life long friendship, a small group that I’m humbled to co-lead, an amazing transformation in both of us. God changed a “me first” marriage to a loving “one another” marriage that now is formed around God and not ourselves. I couldn’t of planned any of it. But God can! God is at work behind the scenes right now in you. Marriage, friends, jobs, kids, medical situations… you name it. It may not seem like He is to us at times because we are wanting things according to our plans and our timing. But when we have faith, and trust in Him, his plans will work out way better than we can ever imagine. God’s timing is always perfect.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
What is God orchestrating today? Trust His will! Remember Behind the scenes isn’t usually where we can see it or put our hands on it. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.