GENESIS 40:2. “And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.” TWO MEN. Two men of authority out of favor with the king – Put in a prison ward not knowing what would happen. Joseph, though in prison knew that God knows everything But at first didn’t know the reason their faces were saddened.
Both the butler and the baker were equal in their woe – Both knew in some way he had offended their dreaded lord. Uncertain of their outcome – sad because they didn’t know – Whether they would be freed or die there in the ward.
Both men were suffering under the king’s displeasure – Both men were saddened, troubled by a dream. Both very concerned as they looked into the future – Joseph was discerning as he guarded and served them.
A dream that is sent by God is a message to awaken – He speaks once or twice in visions in the night. God is not limited; He arranges steps to be taken – Bringing the desired results whether we’re in the wrong or in the right.
One of the two died, judgment on the baker fell – He tried to copy the other man to get a good prediction. Whatever crime he committed spelled for him death’s knell, Sin covered and not repented of will bring sure retribution.
The other man found grace in the eyes of his earthly king. The butler was restored to the office he once held. It is by grace alone; our heavenly Joseph did bring – The salvation that we needed to save our souls from hell.
“O God, there is not doubt in my mind that You arrange things for people to be in certain places at certain times. It certainly was in Joseph’s day, and I am sure it is the same today. We had the assurance that we were supposed to be here at this time. The reason is still unknown to me. I pray that we will have been some benefit to the Lord’s people here. As we begin these meetings in the Gospel, I pray that there will be some move of Thyself on the unbelievers that will attend. This would give confidence that we are in the right place for now. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”