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The story of Joseph sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Joseph’s ability to keep his peace despite such painful injustices is so heroic that we might be tempted to dismiss it as just a charming tale.
But this is part of Scripture. This is part of God’s inspired revelation to us. This is one of many stories in the Bible that point us to Jesus and give us insight into the life he has called us to.
For example, Joseph was sold by his brothers for twenty pieces of silver, while Jesus was betrayed by Judas for thirty silver pieces. Joseph was falsely accused, and so was Jesus. In prison Joseph met two prisoners, Pharaoh’s cupbearer and the royal baker. One was released; one was not. On the cross, Jesus encountered two prisoners. One entered paradise; the other did not. Joseph was exalted to rule Egypt under the Pharaoh, and Jesus was raised to the right hand of God. In all these instances, both Joseph and Jesus show us a godly way to deal…
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