The story of Joseph's bad luck! His whole life was like a Friday the 13th!!
I note today Reuben and Judah--2 older brothers that pretend not to care but actually try to do what is right or actually have feelings about what is wrong! It gives me hope for all fighting brothers--I guess you have known some--I certainly have.
The words gum, balm, and myrrh caught my eye today. Those were the 3 things that the camels were loaded with; the camels of the traders that bought Joseph for 20 shekels of silver. It brought to mind Jesus' story. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh--3 gifts to him as a baby. Being sold by Judas for 30 pieces of silver. (Somehow it is good to know that Jesus was worth more)
I know that there is much foreshadowing in the Bible and this seems like it might be one of those cases. Gum, balm, and myrrh could all be used to repair and fix things, heal, and honor death. I know Joseph's life was used to fix, heal, and honor many people and their relationships. Look ahead then to Jesus, the King and Master of fixing, healing and relationships.
Again, we see the people of God not acting in a very Godly way. And yet, God uses those events to move his plan along. And we can step back and see His hand in it. I think that is the hard part in my life sometimes. The stepping back to see how many lives are affected by what is going on. As I have grown older and had more experiences, this has become easier. I am able to think past myself and see what others are going through and how my story weaves through theirs. Just as Joseph's story is weaving through different cultures and worlds--from top of the heap to bottom. Amazing that Joseph seems to just "plug" along. He does not seem changed by the events of his life. There seems to be a confidence and a peace that he is in the right place at the right time and things are as they should be.
God, I pray that today, for all those that my life intertwines, there will be a sense that the world is working as it should. Amen.
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