A squall is defined as a sudden, violent wind accompanied by rain or snow. Derision is the use of ridicule of scorn to show contempt.
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Joseph's trials seemed characteristic of abrupt storms caused by those who scorned him. His story is typified as one who's life events went from bad to worse.
- Joseph's brothers were jealous
- He is sold into slavery
- Bought by Potiphar
- Potipher's wife lied about him
- Went to prison
- Joseph interpreted dreams accurately
- Man freed
- Joseph asked him to remember him
- Man forgot him
- 3 years passed with Joseph still in prison
- King needed a dream interpreted
- Joseph was remembered
- Joseph interpreted the king's dream
- His was freed from jail
- Joseph became second in command
- Forgave his brothers
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God has determined how long the trial will last. My painful circumstance will not last one moment longer than God knows is necessary to achieve His purpose in and through my life. It is a lie to believe -- "My circumstance will never change --This will go on forever". Your difficulties are not like a cave you will wander and stumble around forever. They are a tunnel you will pass through and come out safely on the other side. One day, all pain, suffering and tears will be removed forever. Joseph came to this realization: "But as for you [his brothers], ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive." Genesis 50:20.
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As suddenly as the squalls appear and empty their tears upon the sea, they are gone.
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