Scripture to Read: Genesis 40:9-22
God wants us to be able to lead others to Him and His Truth just as God used Joseph to share truth with the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. As we know, God has given us His Holy Spirit and God has given us His Holy Word. God and His Word guide, direct, nourish, and protect us each day through His Holy Spirit in us. We must choose to passionately pursue our fellowship with Him and His Word so we grow and mature in Him and can be used by Him, just like He used Joseph. Today we read about the dreams and the interpretation God gave to Joseph about those dreams in Genesis 40:9-22. God used Joseph to provide the interpretation for both the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. The chief cupbearer was fully restored to his position in three days, on Pharaoh’s birthday. But, on the other hand, the chief baker was hanged, just as Joseph had interpreted. Let’s not miss the fact that Joseph did not water down, add to, nor take away from the interpretation God gave to him. Joseph shared God’s truth, even when it was probably difficult to share the truth God had given him for the chief baker to hear. As believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, God calls us to share His Truth with each other and those who do not have a relationship with Him yet. Even when we must lovingly rebuke another Christian, as hard as it may be, we must love them enough to share God’s Truth with them to help them.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about sharing His Truth with others, even when it is hard to do so?
2. How has God used you in other people’s lives to share His Truth with them? Ask Him for more opportunities each day (Colossians 4:3-4).
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!