Wednesday, January 29, 2025 “Wise as a Serpent”
Genesis 42:24 “24 And he turned himself away from them and wept. Then he returned to them again, and talked with them. And he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.” Joseph was wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove. Joseph never lost his compassion and he never lost his ability to do … Continue reading
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 “Joseph Understood”
Genesis 42:23 “23 But they did not know that Joseph understood them, for he spoke to them through an interpreter.” Joseph understood his brothers talking about him, but he didn’t let on to that fact. Pray that as our new president and his cabinet deal with people domestic and international, they will know how much to be transparent … Continue reading
Monday, January 27, 2025 “We Need a Good Reuben”
Genesis 42:22 “22 And Reuben answered them, saying, “Did I not speak to you, saying, ‘Do not sin against the boy’; and you would not listen? Therefore behold, his blood is now required of us.” Reuben had an understanding that “we reap what we sow.” Pray that the new cabinet and other appointed and elected officials will have … Continue reading
Saturday, January 25, 2025 “Offering A Win”
Genesis 42:20 “20 And bring your youngest brother to me; so your words will be verified, and you shall not die.” And they did so.” Joseph showed his brothers a way for them to have a win. Pray that as issues will arise in Congress- that there will be some negotiating that allows some “wins” that will … Continue reading
Friday, January 24, 2025 “Great Grace Given”
Genesis 42:19 “19 If you are honest men, let one of your brothers be confined to your prison house; but you, go and carry grain for the famine of your houses.” Joseph exercised great grace in regard to how he treated his brothers. Pray that as America goes through the transition of power that there will be great grace extended … Continue reading
Thursday, January 23, 2025 “On the Third Day”
Genesis 42:18 “18 Then Joseph said to them the third day, “Do this and live, for I fear God:” As Jesus lived again on the third day after the crucifixion, pray that there will be “third day” restorations of life in America in 2025.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 “3 Days in Prison”
Genesis 42:17 “17 So he [a]put them all together in prison three days.” Interesting how often 3 days comes up in God’s word. Joseph had most of his brothers incarcerated for 3 days. Pray that there will be some short time limitations for some decision making where things are on hold to validate information to make critical decisions … Continue reading
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 “Trust But Verify”
Genesis 42:16 “16 Send one of you, and let him bring your brother; and you shall be [a]kept in prison, that your words may be tested to see whether there is any truth in you; or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies!” Joseph practiced what President Reagan governed by and was very successful. Pray that our policies … Continue reading
Monday, January 20, 2025 “Actions Speak Louder than Words”
Genesis 42:16 “16 Send one of you, and let him bring your brother; and you shall be [a]kept in prison, that your words may be tested to see whether there is any truth in you; or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies!” Joseph heard what his brothers said but before he would totally trust their words he … Continue reading
Saturday, January 18, 2025 “Foundation of Reconciliation”
Genesis 42:11 “11 We are all one man’s sons; we are honest men; your servants are not spies.” Well, so much for humility which is always based on truth. The brothers said we are honest. Let us pray that words and actions within the Body of Christ will be such that any reconciliations will be based on truth and not be a … Continue reading