As Joseph's story continues to unfold, famine has spread and Joseph’s brothers have come to Egypt, unaware they are standing before the brother they betrayed. At this unlikely reunion, Joseph experienced overwhelming emotion and began to put his brothers to the test.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
God used a famine to reconnect a broken family. How have you seen God use difficult circumstances to bring about healing or reconciliation in your own life?
"Though victims through the ages have endured great hardship, we know God can use these immense evils for good. A brief review of Genesis 42 or the book of Esther makes clear that even in the darkest circumstances, God’s plan for His people will be accomplished." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Ruth: Experiencing a Life Restored, p. 137
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?