To Whom Do You Give Credit?

To whom do you point when others commend you? Do you take the credit and bask in the acclaims? As a follower of Christ Jesus – all credit and glory belong to Him. It is God, the living, Triune God who gives you the desire, the abilities and the results. We are to give Him […]

Out of the Dungeon

Pharaoh was greatly troubled by two dreams in one night.  All of his magicians and wise men of Egypt could not interpret them.  The chief cupbearer suddenly remembered the young Hebrew slave who had correctly interpreted dreams two years before. (Genesis 41:9-13) Pharaoh sent for the prisoner Joseph, a Hebrew slave, to appear before him. […]

Interpretations Belong to God

The slave Joseph was wrongfully imprisoned, yet God was with him and used him behind those prison walls.  He was given the ability to interpret dreams sent by God.  He did it for two high ranking officials of Pharaoh.  Joseph interpreted their individual dreams – the chief cupbearer was restored to his position and the […]

Two Troubling Dreams ~ God’s Warning

One night, Pharaoh had two dreams, both troubling and puzzling to him.  (Genesis 41:1-8) Dream One Seven sleek and fat cows came up from the Nile River.  Then seven ugly and gaunt cows came up and stood beside them.  Then the ugly cows ate the fat cows.  After this dream or vision, Pharaoh woke up. […]

Not Forgotten by God

Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt.  He was sold as a slave by his brothers, unjustly accused by his master’s wife of sexual advancements and then imprisoned because of her lies. Yet, God was with Joseph, even in that prison. Yet, God prospered whatever Joseph was given to do. Yet, God’s purposes for Joseph were accomplished […]

Interpretations Belong to God ~ Alone

Are you seeking to know God’s will for you?  How are you doing that? Many people seek to know their future or the future of a loved one through sources other than God and His word, the Holy Bible. What are some of these ways?  Using a deck of special cards or visiting a psychic […]

Be Aware of Others Needs

Joseph was in charge of two prisoners, high ranking servants to the king of Egypt. (NASB) Genesis 40:5-8 “Then the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt, who were confined in jail, both had a dream the same night, each man with his own dream and each dream with its own interpretation. 6 […]

Confined … yet learned to be content

Two men, one in Pharaoh’s jail (Joseph) and one in a Roman jail (Paul) hundreds of centuries apart. Both exhibited what they had learned to do… they learned to be content in their circumstances. Both could say, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Consider Joseph: even imprisoned, he was […]

People are Important to God

Egypt’s Pharaoh imprisoned two of his high ranking servants.  They were there for some time under the charge of another prisoner – Joseph. (NASB) Genesis 40:5 “Then the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt, who were confined in jail, both had a dream the same night, each man with his own dream […]

Who was Potiphar?

Potiphar bought Joseph as his slave.  Potiphar came to value Joseph and his diligence in carrying out the responsibilities given to him.  Potiphar put Joseph in charge of his household and fields.  He had great confidence and trust in Joseph.  He also recognized that Joseph’s God prospered all Joseph did.  (Genesis 39:1-6) This same Potiphar […]