November 22, 2022

Passage Read: Genesis 37-40
Meditation Verses: 40:14-15

Thought

Joseph saw a chance to get free of his imprisonment, perhaps correctly discerning that this was a way the Lord might use to free him. And he would be correct, except that the time was not yet ripe for him to be set free. So he made his plea and it was forgotten until the right time. The Lord didn't let Joseph's attempt undermine His plans for Joseph. If Joseph had been set free at that time, he would have returned home and his dreams would not have been fulfilled. He needed to stay in prison a little longer, so his attempt at release was futile.

Application

Lord, let my attempts at finding jobs be futile till the job You intend for me is ready. Help me wait patiently for Your provision, yet let me also recognize that I may need something temporary before You're ready to give me what You planned for me.