A
story in the Bible about Joseph tells how he used his skills to play an
important role in helping people survive a 7-year famine (Gen. 41:53-54). In
his case, he could prepare beforehand because he knew a difficult time was
coming. After Joseph warned Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, that the lean years
were coming, Pharaoh put him in charge of the 7-year preparation time. Joseph
used wisdom and discernment from God to get his country ready (41:39). Then,
when “the famine was over all the face of the earth, . . . Joseph opened all
the storehouses” (v.56). He was even able to help his own family (45:16-18).
These
stories show the heart of God for the world. He has prepared us and made us who
we are that we might care for others in whatever way He leads us.
Compassion
offers whatever is necessary to heal. (RBC)
