Read Genesis 40 today. Have you ever heard it said it is not what you know, it is who you know? Do you realize that such an attitude can breed contempt for God? Sometimes, God brings those connections to us, but when we seek them out and pursue them for personal reasons, it suggests that our faith is more in our connections than the God of the universe. For over a decade, Joseph had been a slave or imprisoned, yet he never complained. But, in 40:14, he begged the cupbearer to remember him and to help him as soon as he was released. The cupbearer promptly forgot Joseph for two full years. It was not God's time nor fitting to His purpose for Joseph to be released at that time.
For followers of Jesus, it is important to remember that God can do more for an obedient, submissive Christian than any human could ever do. Trust God, His word, His timing and even if someone you trust seems to forget you, God knows where you are and what you are going through every second of every day. Just trust Him.
Ephesians 3:18-20 says, “And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. 20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Trust God! Obey Him! He will never forsake you.
