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In the middle of the narrative on Joseph, we come across this passage on Judah. There is nothing in Judah's life that would make one think that he would be in the line of the Messiah. Yet, through God's sovereign graciousness that's exactly what happens. Judah's spiritual journey begins a major transformation in his life after he is confronted with his sin and he responds in confession and repentance.
As we follow Judah's life through the end of Genesis, we see the amazing redemption that had taken place in his life. From the man who sold his brother into slavery to the ancestor of the coming Genesis 3:15 Redeemer, the transformation in Judah is nothing less than the miraculous work of God. Genesis 43:8-10; 44:14-34; 49:8-12
When we focus on our circumstances we lose sight of who God is and what He is doing in our life. Joseph was in Egypt and the LORD was with him; he was in prison and the LORD was with him. In all of our circumstances, whether good or bad, easy or difficult, God is doing His work in our lives.
Throughout Joseph's experience in prison, the LORD continued to be with him and He brought to Joseph men who were connected with Pharaoh. We see in Joseph's life a God's continued protection and and presence even in the midst of the worst of circumstances. When we focus on the world and what's going on around us, we lose sight of God's protection and providence. Even through Joseph was in prison, the LORD was setting him up to be used by God in amazing ways.
After spending 13 years in Egypt as a slave and prisoner, Joseph had been humbled and was in a place in which he could be used by God. God set Himself up against the gods of Egypt and gave Joseph the interpretation of the 2 dreams that He had given to Pharaoh. Rather than taking any credit for himself, Joseph gave God the credit. God is not concerned about us getting credit or glory, our job is to point people to Him and give Him all glory.
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and was exalted to become the 2nd most powerful man in the world. As we have looked at Joseph's life, the purpose of the story is not to be like Joseph but to see Jesus. We look at some of the many parallels to between Joseph and the 3:15 Redeemer, Jesus.
Joseph's brothers arrive in Egypt and Joseph's dream is fulfilled. Joseph's brothers are forced to deal with their sin against Joseph as they are put into prison for 3 days. God often puts His people in situations where we have to deal with our sin so that we can learn to rest in His grace and trust Him.
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