Genesis 41:9-10 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he imprisoned me and the chief baker in the house of the captain of the guard.
The verse that jumps out at me in today’s scripture is verse 9, specifically, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings.” The cupbearer, after two looooong years, finally remembers his promise to Joseph. Instead of sweeping his oversight under the proverbial rug, he owns up to his mistake.
Genesis 41:11 Each of us had a dream the same night, and each dream had a meaning of its own.
As a wife, mother, teacher, human, there have been many times where I have messed up–forgotten promises, said or did the wrong thing, didn’t say or do the right thing, etc. I, too, have found over the years that the best thing to do when I realize *I* am the problem, something I’ve done or neglected to do is the issue, that the best way forward is to admit my shortcomings.
Genesis 41:12 Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams, and he interpreted them for us, giving each man the interpretation of his dream.
Precious Savior, When I am in the wrong, when I am at fault through my actions or inactions, it can be really, really hard to admit my shortcomings. Help me to always lead with compassion and empathy. Help me always admit when I know I am at fault. Help me to repair the damage in the best possible way for all to move forward and closer to You. Amen.
Genesis 41:13 And things turned out exactly as he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was impaled.”
Have a blessed day.