Thinking about the Digging Deep study of Joseph and God’s comfort this morning. There are some key comparisons that can be made between Joseph and Jesus. Can you add to this list?
Both were rejected by their brothers.
Both were highly favored by their fathers.
Both were persecuted for righteousness sake.
Both were providers of sustenance.
Both were exalted to royalty.
Both offered forgiveness.
Both were facilitators of entry into the promised land.
Both resisted strong temptation.
Both were stripped of robes.
Both were tried before human courts and found guilty and were incarcerated.
As you think about this, think about the psalm from which our monthly study is taken: The key phrase is “…for thou art with me.” Closely on the heels of this phrase in Psalm 23 are the words “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.” In a very tangible, real way, God prepared a feasting table for Joseph in the presence of His enemies near the end of the book of Genesis.
This morning, take comfort—rest—in the knowledge that your trials can be ingredients, being prepared and mixed and served, at last, before the enemies of the cross. They can be integral to His plan of victory for you. Take heart!
(Bonus dig: Can you find the passages in Genesis and in the gospels to substantiate these comparisons between Joseph and Jesus?)
