Day 15: Gen 40:23 - 42:23

It's so amazing to see how despite the devil's best efforts, Joseph was still able to accomplish what God wanted. One of the most irritating parts of this story is the part where the cupbearer suddenly forgets all about Joseph and all that he did for him. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for Joseph to go two whole years sitting in that prison wondering if that cupbearer ever even remembered who he was. But God knew exactly what was going on. And even though the Devil tried to get the cupbearer to forget, the Pharaoh's dream and his difficulty having it interpreted was just enough to jog his memory. 

Now we are starting to see God's amazing plan. If Joseph hadn't been in Egypt stockpiling all of that food, Jacob wouldn't have been able to send his sons down there to get food during the famine and the entire family would've died. Not only did Joseph provide a way to save the lives of all of those Egyptian people, but he was also responsible for preserving the early beginnings of the Israelite nation. It's just incredible to see how God works!

- Lord, thank You for being faithful regardless of what the devil or other people try to do to us. Thank You for reminding us that even when it looks like all hope is lost and our one chance for survival has disappeared, You haven't disappeared and You'll always be there waiting. Thank you for always providing a way for us to live out the plan that You have for our lives. -