Exodus 31:1-18; Psalms 79:1-80:19; Acts 18:24-19:20
Until the time that his word came: The word of the Lord tried him. Psalm 105:19
Joseph prophesied of God’s salvation for Egypt and the nations, yet he had to wait for its fulfilment. Meanwhile, he was tested as to his faith in his message. Throughout his sufferings in slavery and prison he had no word of bitterness towards the Lord. Like Christ, he “committed Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Pet. 2:23 NKJV). Similarly, we must await His coming and final deliverance from this world. As we are tried by this fallen world’s
afflictions, do we actively trust in the Lord? Our God never fails, and will fulfil His promises. —Keith R. Keyser
O Holy Father, keep us here, in that blest name of love,
Walking before Thee without fear, till all be joy above. —J. N. Darby