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For 2021, I am reading through the Bible with the Bible Project-Biblical Storyline Reading Plan on the YouVersion App. This devotional will follow along with the daily reading.

The reading for January 12 is: Genesis 35-37

What kind of danger was Joseph in? Our reading of Joseph's story has only just begun, yet we already find hints of the massive danger which threatened Joseph's life. He wore a fancy coat and didn't work alongside his other brothers. Jacob was barely alarmed when Joseph declared that the family would bow down to him in Genesis 37:11. If Jacob were held responsible for disciplining Joseph, Jacob would have failed miserably. Joseph's pride would only have gotten worse if Joseph had stayed with Jacob.

Instead, Joseph was honed by God. 1 Corinthians 3:16 NASB reads, "Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"

God was making Joseph a suitable temple to dwell in. God taught Joseph to be successful as a slave. God gave Joseph a glimpse that God would do amazing things through Joseph, and then God humbled Joseph dramatically. 

So what do I see of myself in Joseph? 

Every morning I contemplate waking up when my husband wakes up. The thinking about the waking up only holds me back from actually waking up. Every morning the choice is before me: will I serve as Jesus served for the rescuing of my soul? Only when I live in Christ, choosing to participate with him in the good work of loving people, do I learn eternity. 

Why linger from learning Him?

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