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In Genesis 37:12 – 28, we have a continuation of the story in which Joseph was mocked for his dreams. The story is also an account of God’s providence. Through a young and flawed person, God chooses to save Jacob and his family.

This sets the stage for the founding of the nation Israel. It is also a story of God at work transforming a small group of people into a great nation.  I believe that this story with its twists and turns had given the Israelites comfort during their many trials.

I also believe that this is a story in which we can find comfort and direction when things are not going in the direction we desire. It tells us that God is at work behind the scenes shaping the lives of people and shaping history itself. When our journey seems impossible, this story holds out a promise of what can be.

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