Genesis 41.44 - Prosperous Joseph?

Genesis 41.44 - Prosperous Joseph?

Should Christians be “successful” like Joseph? Think carefully. Joseph is never made a standard by Jesus or the New Testament Apostles. He is rarely even mentioned. If Joseph is our “model” the Apostles missed the “memo.” All Scripture is descriptive (what truly happened), but not all is prescriptive (what should we do/be). That’s obvious, lots of crazy stuff! Historical narratives offer both negative examples (1 Corinthians 10.11) and positive encouragement (Romans 15.4). The clearest prescriptions for our Christian life are in the New Testament letters. The Apostles of Jesus apply the preaching of Jesus to believers gathered in churches. Joseph would chuckle at the idea of being “like him” – abandonment, slavery, imprisonment, suffering - really? Joseph is now with the One he and we should be like - One who went far lower than Joseph (because WE deserved it, not Him), and now reigns in the Highest Place.