People may fail us, but God never fails. He is faithful to do everything that He has promised. The account of Pharaoh's dream illustrates this point.
Joseph had remained in prison for two full years after the cupbearer had been released. Had God forgotten about Him? From a human perspective, we might think that God was not aware of the situation, but God was at work. Pharaoh had a dream that disturbed him greatly (41:8), but he could not find anyone to interpret it. When the cupbearer learned of the situation, he remembered Joseph and made mention of him to Pharaoh.
When Joseph interpreted the dream, Pharaoh saw his wisdom and decided to appoint him as a ruler over Egypt. Joseph not only left prison on that day, he assumed a great leadership role in Pharaoh's kingdom.
Do you ever wonder whether God has forgotten you? Do you feel imprisoned by one thing or another, a habit, a bad relationship, a work-related matter or a health problem? The Lord has not forgotten you. He knows all about that situation, just as He knew about Joseph. He is able to help you with the same power that He exhibited in the life of Joseph.
Knowing that truth is comforting, because we know that we rest in the caring hands of our heavenly Father. He may not deliver us as He did Joseph, but He is with us through every situation. We can trust in Him to do what's right, according to His perfect and loving plan.
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