Year of Realization - Day 46: The Lord has a way of getting people’s attention.

“That night the king had trouble sleeping, so he ordered an attendant to bring the book of the history of his reign so it could be read to him. In those records he discovered an account of how Mordecai had exposed the plot of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the door to the king’s private quarters. They had plotted to assassinate King Xerxes.”

‭‭Esther‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

We often consider the story of Joseph as it is one of the best examples of God using circumstances to fulfill His purposes in and through the lives of people. Additionally, as we have discussed before, if we are firmly planted in the plan of the Lord, He will make sure that our part of that plan will happen, one way or the other.

After Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers, then falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, it seemed that the tables might be turning for him. As he was in jail, two of Pharaoh’s servants—the cupbearer and the baker—were thrown into jail. After they had been in prison for some time they each had dreams which Joseph interpreted. Each dream came true with the baker being executed and the cupbearer being re-instated. Joseph’s request of the one to whom he gave good news (the cupbearer) was simple:

“Within three days Pharaoh will lift you up and restore you to your position as his chief cup-bearer. And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place.”

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭40‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

However, after having been reinstated, the cupbearer forgot all about Joseph.

“Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought.”

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭40‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Two years passed in which Joseph heard nothing back from the cupbearer. But then the Lord gave Pharaoh two dreams needing interpretation. Bingo! the cupbearer remembered his mistake, he remembered about Joseph.

“Finally, the king’s chief cup-bearer spoke up. “Today I have been reminded of my failure,” he told Pharaoh.”

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭41‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Long story short, not only was Joseph called in to interpret the dreams, he was put in charge of carrying out the plan needed to save Egypt, as well as his own people, during the seven years of famine.

In our opening scripture we see that the king—having left the banquet with Esther and Haman—now finds it difficult to sleep. So, he has the record books brought and read to him. And—wouldn’t you know it—there’s something in there about Mordecai!

Make no mistake, if there is something the Lord wants to be remembered, and/or done, He has a way of getting people’s attention. Now, it may not come when you want it; but as they say, it’ll come right on time!

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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