Genesis 43
FAITHFUL STEWARD
In Matthew 24 verses 45 to 51, Jesus told a parable about faithful and wise servants doing what they should be doing. The lesson from that parable is that we should be faithful and wise servants for him.
A good example of this sort of faithfulness is found in Joseph’s steward.
- He stood at the door to welcome his master, his guests, and to prevent unwelcome visitors coming in. (Genesis 43 v 19).
- When Joseph’s brothers came to him with problems, he was the one that put their minds at rest, pointing the brothers to put their trust in the God of their fathers. (v 23).
- The steward was the one who reunited the family with Simeon. (v 23). As stewards over God’s household, we should also be people who reunite family who have been bound in the prison of guilt and sin.
- Joseph’s steward welcomed the brothers, “gave them water to wash their feet and provided fodder for their donkeys.” (v 24). He met their needs and provided comfort for them all.
Let’s be the stewards of God’s house we were meant to be, showing love, care and compassion, and pointing each other toward God.
May God bless the service we give him this week.
With love in our Lord
Robert
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DOWN BY THE RIVER
By Robert Prins
Down by the river is a place of prayer,
Down by the river, we’ll find God there.
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