“But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:”
But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. The request to remember me is Joseph's first recorded act of self-advocacy in prison — not manipulation, not scheme, but the direct and legitimate request of a person who has been wrongfully imprisoned. The application: the request for help from someone who will be in a position to help is not faithless — it is the legitimate use of human connection. Joseph asks to be remembered.
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Aisha MbekiNote2mo agoRemember Me When It Goes Well With You
Joseph interprets the butler's dream - he'll be restored to Pharaoh's service. Joseph asks him to remember him, to mention him when he's back in favor.
The butler forgets. Joseph stays in prison for ...
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David MensahNote1mo agoThe cost of discipleship - Genesis 40
Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction. Now I understand why - it's a daily declaration of dependence on God. Now I understand why - it's a daily declaration of dependence on God. My ...
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