Genesis 40: 1 – 14, 23
Patience.
That word really is a hard one for me. I dislike standing in line, sitting there with that restaurant buzzer hoping to get to a table soon, and waiting for a bus makes me grind my teeth.
Other things that really fry my bacon are the forgetfulness of others, and especially my own.
13 Within three days, Pharaoh will get you out of here and put you back to your old work—you’ll be giving Pharaoh his cup just as you used to do when you were his cupbearer.
14 Only remember me when things are going well with you again—tell Pharaoh about me and get me out of this place.
23 But the head cupbearer never gave Joseph another thought; he forgot all about him.
I can't even imagine how Joseph must have felt. Being in jail for something he didn't do is one thing, but having a way out and then being forgotten about. Well, for me, that would lead to anger, agitation and then depression.
It's the poor me's that get you in the end.
Anger can be managed, impatience dealt with, but the lack of perceived justice, can really “take the rag off the bush.” (Jed Clampett)
That's all for today.
Deal with patience and frustration.
We do it all the time, but we have to learn to do the dealing in a positive way.
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