The cupbearer went first. He told Joseph of a dream about a vine with three twigs that bore clusters of grapes. The grapes ripened, and the cupbearer sqeezed the juice into Pharaoh's cup. Thanks to Jehovah, Joseph instantly knew the meaning behind the dream. He told the cupbearer that the three twigs meant three days; with that time, Pharaoh would restore the cupbearer to his former position. As relief swept over the cupbearers features, Joseph added this request: "Please show me loyal love and mention me to Pharaoh." Joseph explained thaet he had kidnapped from his home and imprisoned with just cause. - GENESIS 40:9-15.
Encouraged by the good news the cupbearer had received, the baker asked Joseph the meaning of his own dream in which he had seen three baskets of breat as well as birds eating from one of the baskets on his head. The answer to his riddle was also given to Joseph. But it did not mean good news for the baker. Joseph said: Pharaoh will behead you and will hang you on a stake, the birds will eat your flesh from you." (Genesis 40:16-19) Like all of God's faithful servants, Joseph bolding revealed God's messages, bot the good news and the news of impending judgment. - ISAIAH 61:2.
Three days later, Joseph's words came true. Pharaoh had a birthday party - a practice found among God's people in Bible times-and pronounced judgment on his two servants. The baker was executed, just as Joseph had foretold, whereas the cupbearer was restored to his former position. Sadly, though, that neglectful man forgot all about Joseph. - GENESIS 40:20-23.
Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/JOSEPH - "Do Not Interpretations Belong to God?" - "I NEED NOT BE CONSIDERED
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