Life is like a dot to dot picture given to children at many sit down restaurants in America, part of the kid’s meal, keeping young people occupied until the meal is served. However, instead of having 10 numbers, your life puzzle have thousands, too many to keep on one page without any numbers to follow. Thus, when you try to comprehend God’s logic of why this or that happened, you can’t make any sense of the dots, unable to get a clear picture of how your past fits into the present and future. Nonetheless, some people throughout history have experienced moments in time when God revealed how their dots fit together.
Genesis 41:9-40 is one of these occasions where faithfulness, patience and prayer met. The second youngest of 12 brothers, God gave Joseph the gift of dream interpretation. Humbled by his previous days of bragging to his brothers, Joseph gives God the sole credit in Genesis 41:15-16. Before the days of resumes and cover letters, the positive words of Pharaoh’s chief cup bearer served as a reference, giving Joseph a face to face meeting with the leader of Egypt. Beginning in Genesis 41:28-36, Joseph turns this opportunity into an interview, sharing his previous work experience along with what he would do if in charge. Impressed by Joseph’s presentation, Joseph goes from the dungeon to the penthouse, second in command to Pharaoh. Joseph’s dot to dot puzzle is completed in Genesis 45:5-8, using words to explain the picture, God’s plan for his life.
Tomorrow, I start my first day as an ambassador with Amazon. Receiving this promotion last Saturday, I haven’t been this excited since managing a store for Michael Jordan Golf back in 1997. As the dots in my life begin to take shape, I am beginning to see how God has prepared me by previous positions. Teaching for a decade will help me train new hires in my department, insuring their success God willing. While I am far from completing my own dot to dot, I am confident that one day, God will make everything clear, Ecclesiastes 3:11. If you are struggling with your own puzzle, frustrated by a lack of progress, do not fret. May you find comfort and rest from in the words of Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3:12-14.
by Jay Mankus
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