Joseph’s brothers clarified how important Benjamin was to their father, Jacob. They alluded to his own disappearance as they explained their father’s fragile emotional welfare at the prospect of losing another son. No doubt, they had all  witnessed the distress Jacob experienced at the loss of Joseph.

This story reveals how difficult it is for a parent to lose a child. Our Heavenly Father loved us enough to allow His Son, Christ Jesus, to experience death for our sins. Like Joseph’s seeming death, Christ’s deed brought salvation to all who would come to Him.

There are many parallels between Joseph and Jesus.

DAILY PRAYER: Father in Heaven, Your willingness to sacrifice Your Son has given us eternal hope and welfare. We praise and thank You for giving the life of Your Son to redeem us from destruction.

DAILY READING: Gen. 42-44