Today’s Reading:

Read Genesis 40–42

While Joseph was in prison, God gave him the opportunity to interpret 2 people’s dreams. The King’s
Cupbearer and the Baker were in prison too and had dreams they did not understand. God helped
Joseph know what the dreams meant, and Joseph told the two men so that they would understand.
Joseph asked the men to remember him if they got out of prison, in hopes that he as well would be
released from prison.

Later, Pharoah, the King or Ruler of Egypt, had a dream that he did not understand. He asked all his
leaders to help him. None of them could. The Cupbearer remembered what Joseph had done for him
and told Pharoah. Pharoah released Joseph from prison and God helped Joseph explain Pharoah’s
dreams – just like he had done for the Cupbearer.

Pharoah was so grateful for Joseph’s interpretation that Joseph was made an important leader in Egypt.
God had provided for Joseph again– just like He always provides for us.

Application/Prayer:

Thank God today for his provision in your life. Make a list of ways God provides for you every day.

January Memory Verse:

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”