Genesis 40-41
This chapter is a good reminder to me to remember to give thanks to those who do good to me! Joseph interprets the dream of the cupbearer and asks him to remember Joseph and mention him to Pharaoh. Verse 23 says that the cupbearer did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. It was 2 years before the cupbearer remembered Joseph.
Joseph also gives glory to God and doesn't take credit himself for interpreting Pharaoh's dream! (vs 16)
This chapter also shows how God knows what's going to happen before it happens. Vs 28 Joseph said to Pharaoh, "God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do". The matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon. (vs 32)
This is also a good reminder to be responsible with what God has given us! Seven good years came before the seven years of famine.
Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh. He was 17 when he was sold by his brothers and 17 years had passed!
Matthew 20-
"I am not being unfair to you". "Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money?" The last will be first, and the first will be last.
Jesus knows the future and tells his disciples what's going to happen.
The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve...what a great reminder that we ALL should be serving!
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