Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 37: 18-20
MEDITATION
Genesis 37:18-20
18 Now when they saw him afar off, even before he came near them, they conspired against him to kill him.
19 Then they said to one another, “Look, this dreamer is coming!
20 Come therefore, let us now kill him and cast him into some pit; and we shall say, ‘Some wild beast has devoured him.’ We shall see what will become of his dreams!”
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. Catching sight of Joseph
a. The brothers of Joseph had caught sight of Joseph though he was still far away.
b. They were probably quite good shepherds who looked after their flocks carefully
i. They had to watch out for wild animals that may attack the flock.
ii. They also had to watch out for thieves/ robbers who might steal sheep.
2. Conversation among the brothers
a. They had little love for Joseph.
b. They called him a “dreamer”.
i. The brothers had to work very hard.
ii. Joseph had a relatively easier life.
iii. He had the luxury of being able to dream.
3. Conspiracy
a. Some suggested killing Joseph.
i. This thought reflected the depth of hatred they had for Joseph.
ii. They must have remembered the bad report he gave to their father.
iii. They were also jealous that their father had favoured Joseph so much.
b. They would then inform their father that a wild beast had devoured him.
c. They were very incensed against Joseph for sharing his dreams.
经文：创世记 37：18-20
沉思
《创世记 37：18-20》
18 他们远远地看见他，趁他还没有走到跟前，大家就同谋要害死他，
19 彼此说：“你看，那做梦的来了。20 来吧，我们将他杀了，丢在一个坑里，就说有恶兽把他吃了。我们且看他的梦将来怎么样！”