Gen 41

The tide has turned in c. 41 as now two years have past and the country and its leader faces a dilemma. God had placed a dream in the heart of Pharoah and only through Joseph can and will it be answered and addressed. The cupbearer to Pharoah finally acknowledges who was the one who can read dreams and allowed Joseph a chance to shine in the presence of Pharoah. Pharoah, while he delusional in his thinking that he is a god, still acknowledges his humanity and seeks to be a leader of his people over the long haul. Joseph, through all of this, still acknowledges the Lord and is faithful to His calling. He advised Pharoah what to do and in all things was not self-promoting or scheming to get a better position - still the Lord blessed him. Through Pharoah, he became the second in command  to bring Egypt through the next 14 years. He was also given an Egyptian wife who bore him two sons who had Hebrew names and were raised as such. God saw fit that this was acceptable. Through Joseph, Egypt was well prepared for the famine that was so severe that other countries would be clamoring for food to be bought from the stockpiles of Egypt.

It did take a while and through it all, God  did provide for Joseph and the world back then.

So far it has been a great few days since coming down to FL. Work has been extremely trying and still have to stay close to the BBerry as that world evolves. Still nice not being there.  Went to Epcot yesterday and saw MWS at Candlelight Processional - our annual tradition. With a late lunch, it seemed to have been our only "real" meal for the day. Weather here has been more on the cooler side for FL but still extremely nice and remains the goal for the balance of my life. Wed nite had a great meal at Smokey Bones and looking forward to returning at a future date.

Prayers for my sister-in-law and her family as they lay to rest U. Ralph today. Looking forward to having GG with us the rest of the way down here.

Praise for today: Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Ps 31: 23-24