28,29 Mar -- Today I Remember my Faults

The readings for Wed 28 and Thurs 29 March are -- Gen 41:8-42:4; Ps 13:1-6; Prov 3:11-12; Mt 14:22-15:9.

In my last posting, I was somewhat critical of Pharaoh's cupbearer. While they were in prison together, Joseph had helped him by correctly interpreting his dream. But when he was released, "the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph; he forgot him." (Gen 40:23.) I gave him as an example of someone who failed to keep his promise. His assurances to Joseph were mere empty words.

But in today's passage, he sets a very good example we would all do well to follow. "Today I remember my faults" he confesses to Pharaoh. Then he tells him all about Joseph in prison and Joseph's interpretation of dreams. Although it was 2 years late, he finally did what he said he would do. But more than that, he recognised his error and was willing to own up to it publicly. I like him after all!