Genesis 40 “Offenses”
And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt. (v.1)
Offenses must come (Mt. 18:7), “but woe unto that man by whom the offence cometh.” Offenses must be punished, this is God’s law, and the law of man. One must be careful not to offend, and to whom he offends if one does! (Mt. 25:40) Of course, we will offend, but let us remember whom we offend and repent of it immediately. These officers of the king did not receive “political amnesty” or any such thing, they found that it was not wise to offend the king especially. Let us take a lesson. One found mercy, and the other did not, it all depended on the offense against the king, and our judgment depends on how we see the King! Their punishments were not the same, but neither were their crimes, I suppose.
Our “offenses” are forgiven at Calvary forever; however, some offend in a much deeper and more serious way, by rejecting Christ as their savior. These will be destroyed, as the baker, while the others will be restored to fellowship and service. Where do you stand, friend? It seems that you would not be reading these words if you were a lost man, but one never knows. Do you know for sure, 100% sure, that if you were to die today, you would go to Heaven? God wants us to know, because, in knowing, we believe His Word! (1 Jn. 5:13). These servants in the text were unsure of their future, and it was left in the hands of men, who forget, but how unstable their hope was! Have you called upon the Name of the Lord to be saved, who gives a much more sure promise? (Rom 10:13). I hope so, I really do.
“Offenses MUST come”, but the greatest offense is in our hands, and that is the rejection of Christ and His sacrifice for our sins. What will you do with Christ? Don’t let Calvary be “wasted” in your life; accept Christ’s sacrifice on your behalf.
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