Genesis 40
Today's Scripture

In prison, Joseph meets two officials who had angered Pharaoh, his cupbearer and his baker. Both men had dreams, and Joseph, who credited God with the interpretation for dreams, helped the men understand them. One outcome was favorable to the cupbearer, but the other dream meant death for the baker. Joseph asked the cupbearer to remember him when he returned to the Pharaoh, but the cupbearer forgot.

Even in the darkest circumstances, there are still ways God gives us to use our gifts. Joseph used his gift of interpreting dreams, even though it was not a pleasant outcome for one of the dreamers. He did not sulk and despair in his time in prison, although he certainly must have been discouraged at times. But God was with him, and he had hope that the cupbearer would remember him at a good time in Pharaoh's presence.
- posted by Suzi @ 5:47 AM