Joseph in Egypt

Joseph was far away from home, in a land called Egypt. His brothers had been mean to him and sent him away. But Joseph still loved God, and God was always with him.

Joseph worked hard and was honest. He did what was right, even when no one was watching. Wherever Joseph went, he tried to do good — and God helped him.

For a while Joseph had to live in a prison, even though he had done nothing wrong. But Joseph did not stop trusting God. He was kind to the people there and helped them when they had worried dreams.

One night the king of Egypt had two big dreams that no one could understand. Someone remembered Joseph! God helped Joseph explain the dreams: soon there would be lots of food, and then there would be no food at all.

The king was so glad that he made Joseph a ruler over all of Egypt. Joseph wisely saved up food during the good years. So when the hungry years came, there was plenty of food, and Joseph saved many, many people.

Then one day, Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt looking for food — and Joseph saw them again! He did not stay angry. He hugged them and cried happy tears and said, “I forgive you. God turned it all into something good.” It was the happiest reunion of all.