Tired of Waiting? So Was Joseph

a picture of wood deck and the verse: Genesis 41:1, "then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; and behold, he stood by the river"
 - a perfect verse about a long wait

Joseph Waited

The story of Joseph is one of my favorites. It tells a story that reminds me God has not forgotten me.

Where this verse picks up, Joseph has been in jail for two full years. He’s been waiting for the cupbearer to remind Pharoah about him. I’m sure he was wondering all kinds of things in jail. I know I’ve wondered them while I wait. Maybe you have, too.

Questions While We Wait

“Why me?”

“When, Lord?”

“Is this really the plan, God?”

“Will it ever get better?” (we ask everyone)

But what Joseph didn’t know…what we don’t always see…is that God is working other things out while we wait.

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In The Meantime…

Think of a map. You’re in Florida, waiting for God to move in some area of your life. But maybe someone in Seattle needs to do something, so someone in Arkansas can do their part, so someone else can do their part in New York, that finally lines everything up for you to do what God has for you in Florida. It takes time for all the pieces to move. And we don’t see all those pieces.

God was moving in Joseph’s life, too. His timing is always perfect (Ecclesiastes 8:6). God planned that Joseph would be removed at the perfect time to be positioned to help Pharoah and the Israelites. He just didn’t know all that while he waited.

So take heart. God has a wonderful plan. Our job is to simply trust in the waiting.

With love,

Andrea

PS – did you know there are two other key Josephs in the Bible? Read more about them here.

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I am an author, speaker, and communication professor. My specialty is teaching people how to have successful, faith-based relationships. My passion is to teach people how to live out Scripture in healthy relationships, especially at home. I've been married for 29 years and have two boys - ages 19 and 15. I love to bake to show my love, so you'll sometimes see favorite recipes!

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