A Word of Encouragement

October 24, 2025

Resurrection #2 circa 1976

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

As Joseph was sitting in prison for something he didn't do, Pharoah had a dream that bothered him. When none of wise men and magicians could interpret it for him, his cupbearer - who's dream Joseph had interpreted - told Pharoah. Pharoah sent for Joseph and said to him, "It said about you, that when you hear a dream, you can interpret it." (Genesis 41:1-15)

Joseph then answered Pharaoh, saying, "It has nothing to do with me; God will give Pharaoh an answer for his own good."
	Genesis 41:16

"Not I, but God!"

You can read Pharoah's dream and God's interpretation through Joseph in the rest of the chapter.

When Jesus was taken down from the cross and laid in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb, the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed the procession to the tomb. Then they went home to prepare spices and perfume to anoint His body. The next day was the Sabbath, so they rested, (Luke 23:50-56)

On the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
	Luke 24:1-2

Mark records that as they were on the way to the tomb, the women were wondering, "Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb for us?" (Mark 16:3) And Matthew adds, "An angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone." (Matthew 28:2) Similar to God using Joseph to interpret Pharoah's dream, He sent an angel to roll away the stone.

After stating that He is the "good shepherd," Jesus said,

For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it back. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it back. This commandment I received from My Father.
	John 18:17-18

Do we sometimes get puffed up because we feel we are 'leading people to Christ?' Jesus said, "I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself." (John 12:32) He is drawing them to himself through you. Remember, "Not I, but God!" And thank Him for letting you be a part of His purposes.

HaShem my Madrikh - Lord my Guide - Thank You for using me. Help me be faithful to Your guidance.

You bless the righteous person, Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
	Psalm 5:12

Used by our Creator,