GENESIS 40
9 So the chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph and said to him, “In my dream there was a vine before me, 10 and on the vine there were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters ripened into grapes. 11 Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup and placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” 12 Then Joseph said to him, “This is its interpretation: the three branches are three days. 13 In three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore you to your office, and you shall place Pharaoh’s cup in his hand as formerly, when you were his cupbearer. 14 Only remember me, when it is well with you, and please do me the kindness to mention me to Pharaoh, and so get me out of this house. 15 For I was indeed stolen out of the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the pit.” – Genesis 40:9-15
GENESIS 40 THE CHIEF CUPBEARER’S DREAM
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
When Joseph asked the two imprisoned officials about their dreams
The chief cupbearer shared his dream about the vine and three branches
When the branches’ blossoms came out, it ripened into grapes
Then the king’s cup was in the dreamer’s hand and placed it in his hands
Joseph interpreted the dream that the three branches are three days
And in three days, the Pharaoh will reestablish him in his office
Joseph reminded him to remember him when that happens
So that he can be pulled out from prison and go back to his land.
What an interesting dream interpreted by Joseph. This was one of the first dream interpretations that Joseph did when he was in prison. It was in prison that the Lord blessed him with such an ability to interpret dreams. Because the Lord was with him all these times, he was able to accurately interpret this dream. He reminded these two officials at the onset of their sharing of the dream that interpretation comes only from God. Despite all that he went through, Joseph never forgot to give credit to God and never forgot that all that he has are gifts from God.
REFLECTION
- Why do you think God gave this gift of dream interpretation to Joseph in prison?
