Tag Archives: God

Wednesday March 18, 2026 – Joseph recognizes his brothers

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21-24a  21 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 17, 2026 – A stellar example of rightly responding to offense!

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:6  Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.  Proverbs 18:19a  An offended brother … Continue reading →

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Monday March 16, 2026 – Why not Benjamin?

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:3, 4  Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. 4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him It has been about 8 … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 15, 2026 – God’s plan required Joseph to be in prison

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:1  When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. “Did Joseph spend two more years in prison due to a cupbearer’s faulty memory?”  Isn’t that a great question?  A companion question to it is, “Did God intend … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 14, 2026 – Being ready to walk through the door of opportunity

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:38  So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Joseph has just interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.  But he’s done more than that.  He has given instructions on what needs … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 12, 2026 – His trust was in God

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:23  The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. Today’s devotional is special to me because it describes an insight that became clear to me while writing it, regarding Joseph’s response to his experience with the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 10, 2026 – Called from a dungeon

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:14   So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. It’s clear from scripture that Joseph had favor and responsibility while in prison, … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 8, 2026 – The lesson of shackles and chains for us

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 105:17-19  and He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.  They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved … Continue reading →

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Friday March 6, 2026 – How do we or how will we respond?

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Don Schmidt

John 15:18  If the world hates you, keep in mind in mind that it hated me first. Have you ever been bullied?  Have you ever been one of those people that a bully looked for and as soon as he … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 5, 2026 – Avoid being a lemon!

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Staying with – I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. What really matters in our lives, overall?  What are the main convictions/values that drive us?  If one of our answers is our faith, what is it about our … Continue reading →

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