Scripture
And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Genesis 39:20-21
Observation
The favored son had become a slave. The betrayed, abandoned brother was thrown into a totally foreign culture and condition. He rose in prominence, only to be falsely accused. He lands here, in prison for years and years.
So, he waits. Sitting and contemplating what he believed to be God’s future and God’s desire for his life. But one which wasn’t coming about!
Application
I don’t like waiting, I am pretty sure no one does. But it is a part of life and it is a part of the Christian life.
God has waiting rooms. Even though I don’t like it, from time to time I find myself in one of them. It is in these waiting times that I am tempted to think God has left me alone while he is busy doing something else. I need to remember that just as Joseph had to wait, in prison no less, God was still with him.
No, I definitely don’t like waiting, but it helps to know that when I wait, I don’t wait alone. God keeps me company.
Prayer
Lord, I still don’t understand why you make me wait from time to time. I suppose it is ultimately for my benefit. When I have to wait, thank you for waiting with me.
Friday, January 16, 2009
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It is in waiting rooms that we are told of deaths that have occured. Death to cherished sins can be announced while we are in a waiting room.
It is in waiting rooms that births are announced.
While we wait, the good news that friends of ours have experianced the new birth is announced.
It is in waiting rooms that we hear of those that have watched us in the waiting room and have surrendered their life to Jesus.
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