1. “This is the story of Jacob. Joseph was seventeen years old…”. The stories of Jacob and Joseph begin to intertwine, indicating that Joseph is the continuation of Jacob. Joseph represents Jacob in his maturity, used by God to reign in life. Just as with Joseph, God prepares each of us to be co heirs with Christ (Genesis 37:1-2; Romans 8:17).
2. Joseph was young, but he was not influenced by the bad conduct of his older brothers. This already indicates that he was sensible and responsible from a young age. The righteous church life helps young people to have proper conduct, which pleases God and contributes to the building up of God’s house (Genesis 37:2; 1 Timothy 4:12).
3. As a shepherd, Joseph was trained to take responsibility for the lives under his care. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” This life of shepherding sheep is within us; we must lay down our lives for them and know each one under our care (John 10:11, 15).
4. “Every time God spoke to Abraham, He gave him the ability to believe, and this was credited to him as righteousness (Romans 4:1-5). Thus, faith comes by hearing (10:17). I do not have faith until I hear the word of God. Therefore, we should not take hasty actions using faith as an excuse. Without God’s speaking, there is no faith” (Daily Food, book 7, week 1, Friday, p. 15).
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