Blessings in
Disguise
Parasha
Mikkets finds Joseph being released from the Egyptian prison on the merit of
his dream reading. He interprets Pharaoh’s dreams as a sign that there was to
be 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine. Joseph is made Pharaoh’s
second-in-command and gets married. He leads the stocking up of supplies during
the 7 years of plenty. The famine hits the world hard and back in Canaan ,
Jacob and his family hears word of provisions being distributed in Egypt .
Jacob sends his 10 sons, leaving out Benjamin, to see about grain rations. They
don’t recognize Joseph, who sees that they get their rations.
Last week,
I mentioned the idea that bad things can sometimes happen to good. Yes, Joseph
was cast out and had to spend time in prison. Now, he finds himself the Pharaoh’s
right-hand man. Now, his family needs his help. Hashem puts everything in place
for a reason. When the pieces are down, just think about the bigger picture you’ll
see when the L-rd brings it all together.
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