Sunday, May 14, 2017

Joseph’s Coats

“Now Israel loved Joseph … and he made him a coat of many colors” (Genesis 37:3).

“And he left his garment in her hand” (Genesis 39:12).

“Pharaoh … arrayed him in vestures of fine linen” (Genesis 41:42).

The story of Joseph is one of the most beautiful and complete types of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. In this connection there are three garments that are mentioned in Joseph’s life:

The first is the coat of many colors. It speaks of a father’s deep love for his son. “The Father loveth the Son” (John 3:35).

The second is the garment he left in the hands of Potiphar’s wife. It speaks of unjust suffering and humiliation. “Christ also suffered for us” (1 Peter 2:21).

The third is the fine linen that Pharaoh arrayed Him in, speaking of exaltation. “God also hath highly exalted Him” (Philippians 2:9).

What a lovely picture when we trace the path of our Savior! From the place of love, to the place of humiliation, to the place of glory.