A King That Knew Not Joseph

"Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph."  Exodus 1:8.  Joseph had prospered in Egypt after being sold by his brothers.  He helped Egypt to prosper keeping them alive during the famine.  Now, a new king arises after the death of Joseph.  This king was not going to show kindness to the kin of Joseph.  He was going to make their life difficult.  Those who find themselves in seats of authority can make it very difficult for the people of God.  A new king can seek to hinder us in our loyalty to God.  This land through which we must travel to our eternal destination seeks to deter us on our journey.  Because of kings, our land is polluted with violence and evil.  Laws that establish evil are passed.  Our faith in God must always sustain us in our fight against the evil forces around us.  We must not allow a king that does not know us to interfere with our commitment to the eternal reward.  While God wants us to be in submission to the laws of our society, He does not want us to violate His will.  The new king in Egypt did not overthrow the descendants of Joseph.  In their affliction, they cried unto God.  God heard them and delivered them even as He will do for us.