Meanwhile - January 24, 2010

Daily Reading

Genesis 35-37

Daily Verse

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar,

one of Pharaoh's officials, the captain of the guard.

Genesis 37:36

Daily Thought

All Jacob knew was that his son, his favorite son, Joseph, was gone. Apparently dead.

The sons of Jacob knew more. They knew Joseph was gone, too. Not dead, but as good as dead, sold into slavery.

Nobody knew about "meanwhile." Meanwhile happens at the same time, in another place. Meanwhile means that the story isn't over. Meanwhile is a place where God is at work. Meanwhile explains Romans 8:28,

And we know that in all things God works

for the good of those who love him,

who have been called according to his purpose.

Sometimes we make decisions about circumstances, life, and God based on all we know. All we know does not mean we know all.

To God's Glory,

Dave

Daily Prayer

Sovereign God, You not only know the future, You make the future. You are good and all that You do is good. We trust in that without necessarily understanding, because trust is in You is good, as well. It brings out Your glory.

You are the Potter and we are the clay. As You mold us, Your wisdom and beauty is on display. Father, may we not resist, but rather surrender to Your hands and trust in Your skill.

Amen