column :: joseph
Posted by Paul | Filed under columns
Another slightly dated column, so to set the context: it was written around the time when reality show ‘Any Dream Will Do’ was working it’s magic…
Have you ever imagined how the story of Joseph might play out as reality TV?
Welcome back to Pyramids and Presidents. It’s day 3429 in Pharaoh’s jail and two of the housemates have had dreams. Joseph has revealed his talent for interpretation and now has break the bad news — one of them is for the chop. If you think the baker should get his old job back, text BAKER. On the other hand, if you think the butler is Joseph’s best bet for mentioning his case to Pharaoh, text BUTLER.
Umm, I suspect the viewing figures might drop after the first decade. We’re more into instant celebrity than long-term training. On the other hand, for those of us who will never achieve overnight success, it’s reassuring to know that God does things differently.
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