Growing Edge for 11.20.13 – “Be Prepared” - Daily Scripture: Genesis 41:28-38 “It is just as I said to Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do. Seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt, but seven years of famine will follow them. Then all the abundance in Egypt will be forgotten, and the famine will ravage the land. The abundance in the land will not be remembered, because the famine that follows it will be so severe. The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon. “And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine.” The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials. So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Read other translations at biblegateway or youversion. - Reflection Questions: · How are you planning/saving for the future and for unexpected financial challenges? · How can you begin to honor God by preparing for the future, without living in fear or hoarding? - Prayer for the Day: Lord, help me to be wise and save for difficult times. I want to be a blessing to others during hard days, and not a burden. Let my example be a witness to others of faithful living. Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:46:10 +0000
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