Genesis 41-42

Pharaoh learns that Joseph has the ability to interpret dreams by one of the men he was imprisoned with. Joseph goes, and gives credit only to God for being able to interpret dreams. After he tells the Pharaoh of his dream about the future famine, he is given a powerful position--selling grain to whomever is need. Joseph's brothers (except Benjamin) must travel from Canaan to Egypt to purchase food for their households, because the famine is across the whole earth. Joseph listens to his brothers' lie about how he is dead, as Joseph's brothers do not know that it is Joseph. They must leave Simeon behind, as they refused to bring Benjamin back for Joseph to see him. Jacob refuses to send Benjamin with the brothers to meet Joseph. Joseph said he would take their money in exchange for money, but the money was found in their bags. He freely gave. I think Joseph's heart just longed to see his youngest brother Benjamin (the other son of Joseph's mother--Rachel).

Joseph's life shows me two things: God will bless us for giving Him the glory. Without Him, we can do nothing. Also, we choose how to live out our blessings. We choose what we do with what God gives us. We choose what we do with our blessings whether it is friends, money, health, or work. We make choices to neglect our blessings and make poor choices or make choices that glorify God in the end!