[The pharaoh of Egypt had a dream. There were seven fat, healthy and good cows and
seven who were poor, ugly, emaciated and seemed evil. The evil cows ate up the good ones, yet
remained evil.
He also dreamed about
seven ears of full and good corn and seven ears of withered, thin and scorched
corn that swallowed up the seven good ears.
No one could tell him what the dream meant until Pharaoh sent for Joseph.]
“Now
Joseph said to Pharaoh, ‘Pharaoh’s dreams are one in the same; God has told to
Pharaoh what He is about to do. The
seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years; the
dreams are one and the same.
“’The
seven lean and ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven
thin ears scorched by the east wind will be seven years of famine. It is as I have spoken to Pharaoh: God has shown to Pharaoh what He is about to
do.
“’Behold,
seven years of great abundance are coming in all the land of Egypt; and after
them seven years of famine will come, and all the abundance will be forgotten
in the land of Egypt, and the famine will ravage [consume] the land’” Genesis 41:30
God is the ultimate decider of
good and evil. Joseph, because of his
intimacy with God, was able to see God’s ‘message’ and advise Pharaoh wisely. Joseph used his God-given wisdom to help
Pharaoh set out a plan to deal with evil.
Pharaoh trusted Joseph to manage
the plan and God ensured the plan would turn out for the good of the people of
Egypt (and His chosen people) and for His glory. Isn’t that NEAT!
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please send your prayer updates and please pray for this
ministry. This marks the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name and offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my
statement of faith by clicking or cut and paste this link into your Web
browser: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
doing a Google search for “WeakDay Devotion.”
(Also, there is a “Google Blogger” App you can download to read them on
your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
No Update Yet - Robin, age 52, recently diagnosed with breast cancer in
her lymph nodes had a lumpectomy last Wednesday. Please pray for her and her family during
this time.
·
Pray
for Bun – please pray a discipler to come alongside him and that he also finds a
good, male, Christian counsellor to help.
·
Pray
for any new strangers in your church – Holidays, such as Easter, bring individuals into the church who
need a warm and encouraging welcome.
Please pray for personal courage and love.
·
Paul
–Has not had paying work since 2010. Please
pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him to be
successful with a role. I know the Lord
is watching over him because of your prayers.
Most of all, pray his heart melts enough for the Truth to touch him
where it hurts. Pray for my wisdom and
patience as he continues to stay here.
·
USA
– that the Lord would demonstrate His power in an unexpected and uniting way
during these times of unrest and confusion.
Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone.
·
Sergio
– lost his job and is now looking again.
He was recently diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Was living with his brother, but has been
asked to move out, leaving him homeless.
·
Toron – finishing
his high school studies needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and
confidence, especially with maths.
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