“One night the cup-bearer and the baker each had a dream, and each dream had its own meaning. The next morning Joseph noticed the dejected look on their faces. Why do you look so worried today? he asked. And they replied, We both had dreams last night, but there is no one here to tell us what they mean. Interpreting dreams is God’s business, Joseph replied. Tell me what you saw”
(Genesis 40:5-8 NLT).
Joseph could not have offered to do God’s work because of his training or schooling. Joseph could not have offered to fill in for God because of his position or status. Joseph could not have offered to serve as a spiritual adviser for these men because he’d been ordained, instituted into office or certified as a priest.
Joseph asked to help because of his personal relationship with the Living God. Joseph, sequestered in the prison, still trusted God. Joseph, sold out by his own flesh and blood, still believed God had a purpose and a reason for all that was happening…That’s why Joseph could volunteer to be used by God in this way.
What about you? In your workplace? At your home? In the stores where you shop? The small groups you attend? Are you one who walks closely enough to God to see opportunities wherever He’s placed you?
Will it be to pray with a co-worker who is going through a tough time? Or to encourage a doctor or nurse in the offices you’ve been visiting a lot lately? When family gathers, are you the only one who suggests offering a prayer before eating? Are you placed in the check-out lane of a little gal in need of a warm, Christian greeting?
Where is it He has you—and why? Go ahead, look for the ways you can be about our Father’s business today.
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Sunday school or small group leaders in your church as they prepare to teach tomorrow.
