“So Joseph bought all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh. … ‘You have saved our lives,’ they said. ‘May we find favor in the eyes of our lord.’”
Genesis 47:20, 25
Right from the beginning, we connect with Joseph. The amazing story of his life, spanning from Genesis 39 to 50, is one of intrigue, corruption, seduction, suspense, revelation, and forgiveness. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and faced harrowing situations, yet he remained true and committed to God who eventually placed him in leadership under Pharaoh. With wisdom from the Lord, he developed a plan to prepare for years of coming famine, storing food supplies, resolving family issues, and spending the rest of his life as God’s ambassador in Egypt.
Ambassadorship can be hard, and it’s not always something we ourselves have pursued. It calls for graciousness and acceptance of a foreign people who need a Savior. God stayed near to Joseph, as He also does to us in a world threatening us with danger. He is our companion through Jesus, with power from His Spirit.
Jesus reminds us, “I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit” (John 15:16). We’re His ambassadors; we carry the message of His love to the world and to those right where we are.
Ambassadorship can be hard, and it’s not always something we ourselves have pursued. It calls for graciousness and acceptance of a foreign people who need a Savior. God stayed near to Joseph, as He also does to us in a world threatening us with danger. He is our companion through Jesus, with power from His Spirit.
Jesus reminds us, “I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit” (John 15:16). We’re His ambassadors; we carry the message of His love to the world and to those right where we are.
Scripture Focus
Genesis 47:13-25
Insight
An ambassador of God represents His character, speaks His truth, and lives out the gospel to bring people back to God. That’s what He calls us to!
Bible In A Year
- Ecclesiastes 1-2
- Psalm 63
- John 2-3