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God’s timing for promotion Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.”  ~ Gnesis 41:41 Joseph had spent two long years in prison, overlooked and forgotten by men, but not by God. In a single day, he went from the prison to the palace. He did notContinue reading “Genesis 41”

When you feel forgotten Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought. ~ Genesis 40:23 Waiting can be one of the hardest things we do in life. Joseph had been faithful, obedient, and honorable even in difficult circumstances, yet when he gave the interpretation of the butler’s dream, and askedContinue reading “Genesis 40”

At the “midnight hour” But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. ~ Acts 16:25 Have you ever been at a low point in life and felt like there was no hope for things to get better? Maybe you have been in aContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Get rid of it And this she did for many days.  But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour.  ~  Acts 16:18 We all have “voices” we hear in our thoughts eachContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

God’s presence in every season The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. ~ Genesis 39:2  When I read the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, I am reminded that success in God’s eyes is not about where we are but about who isContinue reading “Genesis 39”

God’s redemption in our mess Judah recognized them immediately and said, “She is more righteous than I am, because I didn’t arrange for her to marry my son Shelah.”  ~ Genesis 38:26 Genesis 38 is not an easy chapter to read. It is the account of Judah and Tamar, a message full of brokenness, mistakes,Continue reading “Genesis 38”

God’s hand in the pit Then they grabbed him and threw him into the cistern. Now the cistern was empty; there was no water in it. ~ Genesis 37:24  When I read this passage about Joseph, I am reminded that even when it looks like everything has fallen apart, God still has a plan. JosephContinue reading “Genesis 37”

God works through every generation This is the account of the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom). ~ Genesis 36:1 At first glance, Genesis 36 might seem like nothing more than a list of names and families. But when you really stop and think about it, you can see that it tells a story ofContinue reading “Genesis 36”

Return to Bethel Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there, and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.” ~ Genesis 35:1 This chapter is so powerful because it is about returning to the place of God’sContinue reading “Genesis 35”

Faithful to the Lord  And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us. ~ Acts 16:15 I love this passage about Lydia. In fact, it is one of my favorites. IContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”