The Prison of Judah

The brother’s of Joseph go on to live their lives as if nothing happened. However the slippery slope of sin catches up to them, and Judah finds himself in a whirlwind of shame.

Have you ever been trapped by the consequences of your decisions? Judah was. After selling his brother Joseph into slavery, he continued with life, but sin catches up with us. In Genesis 38, Tamar deceives Judah, exposing his sin and bringing shame. How often do we, like Judah, try to hide our mistakes, hoping time will erase them? Yet, God brings us face to face with our actions. Judah's humiliation led to repentance. When Tamar presented Judah with his signet, bracelets, and staff, he could no longer deny his wrongdoing. What about us? Are there things we've buried that God is asking us to confront? These moments are God’s way of inviting us into freedom through repentance. Judah’s story didn’t end in shame, and neither does ours. God's grace lifts us up, offering hope for a new beginning.

AUTHOR

Dr. Ed Young

Dr. H. Edwin Young was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 12. While in college at the University of Alabama , he felt led by God to become a pastor, and transferred to Mississippi College to continue his education. Dr. Young's preparation for the ministry continued at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.