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JOSEPH, A STRONG LEADER
OCTOBER 18
Genesis 41:54-57
JOSEPH, A STRONG LEADER
Soon the seven years of plenty were over; the seven years of famine came upon Egypt. The neighbouring countries were also affected. People did not have enough food and many starved and died. However, there was sufficient food to share although the ground yielded no crops in Egypt.
The Egyptians cried for food and bread. When they came to Pharaoh for bread, Pharaoh directed them to Joseph. Pharaoh trusted Joseph to know what to do when the hungry people rushed to him. Indeed, Joseph had it all planned in advance. He knew that it was the right time to open up the storehouses of grain and sell to the people in a measured pace. We can be sure that he did not sell at a high price but at a reasonable price. A good and strong leader like Joseph would always thinks for the good of the people and not for himself. He was also able to organise things in an orderly fashion and was fair and just to all.
A weak leader does not plan well. When disaster comes, he panics. He is often selfish and cares for himself and his family before others. That is why in modern times, when there is a scarcity of food supplies, prices can shoot up. When a loaf of bread costs $10, we can say that the price has skyrocketed. This can happen when people hoard flour for themselves and refuse to sell their excess supplies to others. A good leader like Joseph will manage food supplies so that everyone has a fair share and no one can profit at the expense of others.
Neighbouring countries also came to Joseph to buy corn. Egypt was the only country which could supply food. These included Canaan where Jacob’s family was. They too heard of this news. God was preparing the way for Jacob’s family to come to Joseph to be reunited with him. No one can ever spoil God’s plan!
Thought: When God appoints a leader, He will make him strong to carry out his task.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, bless our church with strong, steadfast and faithful leaders. Give them wisdom to be good leaders both at home and in church. May they be godly examples for the flock they pastor. Watch over them and protect them. This is my plea in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
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Genesis 41:54-57
JOSEPH, A STRONG LEADER
Soon the seven years of plenty were over; the seven years of famine came upon Egypt. The neighbouring countries were also affected. People did not have enough food and many starved and died. However, there was sufficient food to share although the ground yielded no crops in Egypt.
The Egyptians cried for food and bread. When they came to Pharaoh for bread, Pharaoh directed them to Joseph. Pharaoh trusted Joseph to know what to do when the hungry people rushed to him. Indeed, Joseph had it all planned in advance. He knew that it was the right time to open up the storehouses of grain and sell to the people in a measured pace. We can be sure that he did not sell at a high price but at a reasonable price. A good and strong leader like Joseph would always thinks for the good of the people and not for himself. He was also able to organise things in an orderly fashion and was fair and just to all.
A weak leader does not plan well. When disaster comes, he panics. He is often selfish and cares for himself and his family before others. That is why in modern times, when there is a scarcity of food supplies, prices can shoot up. When a loaf of bread costs $10, we can say that the price has skyrocketed. This can happen when people hoard flour for themselves and refuse to sell their excess supplies to others. A good leader like Joseph will manage food supplies so that everyone has a fair share and no one can profit at the expense of others.
Neighbouring countries also came to Joseph to buy corn. Egypt was the only country which could supply food. These included Canaan where Jacob’s family was. They too heard of this news. God was preparing the way for Jacob’s family to come to Joseph to be reunited with him. No one can ever spoil God’s plan!
Thought: When God appoints a leader, He will make him strong to carry out his task.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, bless our church with strong, steadfast and faithful leaders. Give them wisdom to be good leaders both at home and in church. May they be godly examples for the flock they pastor. Watch over them and protect them. This is my plea in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
Posted in Junior