2 Kings 25:1-30; Ezekiel 1:1-28; 2 Timothy 2:1-26
And the name of the second called he Ephraim: for God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. Genesis 41:52
Joseph recognized God’s hand in both suffering and exaltation. In this he was a picture of the Lord Jesus. Suffering greatly at the hands of sinners, Christ ultimately went to Calvary and died for our sins. Today the risen, glorified Christ is bearing much fruit as He continues to save any who believe on Him in the land of His affliction (John 12:24). Today every believer has the opportunity to offer Him the fruit of their lips, remembering Him and proclaiming His death in the land of His affliction. —George Ferrier
Sing to the Lord of the harvest,
Sing songs of love and praise;
With joyful hearts and voices,
Your hallelujahs raise! —John Monsell