“This is the thing which I have spoken to Pharaoh. God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do. Indeed seven years of great plenty will come throughout all the land of Egypt; but after them seven years of famine will arise, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine will deplete the land.” Genesis 41:28-30. (NKJV).
“Timmy, could you tell the Pharaoh seven years of famine will follow seven years of plenty?”
“I'd rather tell him about the plenty.”
“If he only hears about the plenty, he won’t be prepared for the famine.”
Timmy tilted his head. “We need to hear the whole truth, don’t we? The good and the bad.”
“You’re right. Otherwise, we can’t make a wise decision.” Grandfather chuckled. “Remember when you made a cake for my birthday and forgot to add the vanilla.”
“But I did add it.”
“After the cake baked for some time, you yanked it out, added the vanilla, and stirred.”
“A mess, huh?”
“Most pitiful cake I'd ever seen, but didn't taste too bad after we frosted it.” Grandfather and Timmy’s laughter rumbled through the house.
“How does this compare to Joseph and Pharaoh?”
He put his arm around his grandson's shoulders. “Sometimes, we think God forgot something in His plan for us, but not true. Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, lied about, and thrown into prison, continued to trust God.
"When he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, not only did the Land of Egypt survive, but others came to Egypt to buy food. Pharaoh made Joseph second in command. Like the frosting on the cake.
"Oh. So God uses the good and the bad?"
"Absolutely. When we trust Him, He uses it all to bring about His will."
Timmy's brow wrinkled. "So we trust Him 'cause He knows the plan?"
"We trust Him because He loves us in the good times and the bad."
"No matter what I do?"
"No matter what you do." He hugged his grandson.
Kingdom Thinking. I see things as terrible, but the Lord Jesus uses everything to bring about His purposes. I trust Him for He loves me with an everlasting love and He promises never to leave nor forsake me. He offers the same to you. Won’t you come?
Oh, how lucky little Timmy is to have such a wise, patient, and loving grandfather. Kingdom thinking is indeed a learned skill. Thank you for being that wise teach today Ms. Marjorie.
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