46 Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh's presence and traveled throughout Egypt. (The Message)
Joseph goes from the favorite son, to slave, to promising servant, to prisoner, and now to the second most powerful position in Egypt. Joseph has what one might call a bit of a roller coaster ride! It wasn't what Joseph would have expected or chosen if he had the options back when he was helping with his father's flocks in the desert. But it also seems to be the case for many of us in our own lives. It isn't necessarily what we would choose but in one way or another it seems to all work out for the glory of God and the good of those around us.
Some thoughts to ponder and share with others:
- How do you think Joseph saw his life unfolding when he first had the dreams about his brothers and father bowing down to him?
- In the midst of the difficult times do you think Joseph ever felt like giving up? Why or why not?
- Has your life been more like a roller coaster or a flat straight Kansas highway?
- How have the difficult times in your life led you to new places in your serving God?
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