The Predictions Come True

FAITH IN ACTION:
LIVING AS FAITHFUL PEOPLE
God's Protection
Joseph Finds Favor

Genesis 40:16-23

The Message

 ^16-17 When the head baker saw how well Joseph's interpretation turned out, he spoke up: "My dream went like this: I saw three wicker baskets on my head; the top basket had assorted pastries from the bakery and birds were picking at them from the basket on my head."
 ^18-19 Joseph said, "This is the interpretation: The three baskets are three days; within three days Pharaoh will take off your head, impale you on a post, and the birds will pick your bones clean."
 ^20-22 And sure enough, on the third day it was Pharaoh's birthday and he threw a feast for all his servants. He set the head cupbearer and the head baker in places of honor in the presence of all the guests. Then he restored the head cupbearer to his cupbearing post; he handed Pharaoh his cup just as before. And then he impaled the head baker on a post, following Joseph's interpretations exactly.
 ²³ But the head cupbearer never gave Joseph another thought; he forgot all about him.

For Reflection
Well, that went well for the baker!  Death image to be sure.  Vultures pecking at his head? Wow!

The only thing Joseph asked the cupbearer in return for the interpretation of his dream was that the cupbearer remember Joseph to the Pharaoh.  This interpretation was given conditionally.  Joseph expected a return on his good deed.  Sadly, Joseph was disappointed.  His trust was misplaced.  What happens when we place our trust in anything or anyone other than God?  Disappointment!


Pray
that you will not lock your hope in the action of others.  Pray for the patience to wait on the Lord's will.  Pray that you will never lose trust in the Lord.