Emphasis Preaching Journal

Ira Progoff, in his book At a Journal Workshop, tells the story that in the middle of the nineteenth century a remarkable discovery was made. An ancient Egyptian tomb was opened and many fascinating artifacts from that distant time were uncovered and examined. Among other things scientists found a portion of a tree, and embedded in the wood was a seed. Out of curiosity the scientists planted the seed to see if anything would happen. Progoff says, "Behold, after three thousand years the seed grew. It had missed its chance to grow in ancient Egypt, but its strength of life remained intact, dormant and waiting for its next opportunity."

Joseph's dream seemed to have ended when he was thrown into the pit by his jealous brothers and later sold to merchants on their way to Egypt, but God's providence had a way in time to make Joseph's dreams come true.