"JEHOVAH CONTINUED WITH JOSEPH" - Conclusion

 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 squeezed 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; within that time, Pharaoh would restore the cupbearer to his former position.  As relief swept over the cupbearer's features, Joseph added this request: "Please show me loyal love and mention me to Pharaoh." Joseph explained that he had been kidnapped from his home and imprisoned without just cause. - GENESIS 40:9-15.

Encouraged by the good news the cupbearer had received, the baked asked Joseph the meaning of his own dream in which he had seen three baskets of bread 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: "This is its interpretation: The three baskets are three days.  Three days from now, Pharaoh will behead you and will hang you on a stake, and the birds will eat your flesh from you."  (Genesis 40:16-19) Like all of God's faithful servants, Joseph boldly revealed God's messages, both the good news and the news of impending judgment. - ISAIAH 61:2. 

Three days later, Joseph's words came true. Pharaoh held a birthday party-a practice not found among God's people in Bible times and pronounced judgment on his two servants.  The baker was executed, just 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: "I NEED NOT BE CONSIDERED!"

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