Dress With Respect

[382 words] When I saw the President of Ukraine sitting in the Oval Office with the whole world watching, I couldn’t help but notice how out of place he appeared in the clothes he wore. He looked like someone going for a jog. He knew how important this meeting was. He knew how the President and everyone else would dress. His outward appearance said something right away about his attitude. My mind went back immediately to Joseph. When the king of Egypt heard that he could interpret dreams, he sent for him. Joseph was in prison. Now he was about to appear before the most powerful man on earth. Did he walk into the palace of the king in the clothes he was wearing? No. The Bible says “he shaved, changed his clothing, and came to Pharaoh” (Gen. 41:14). This king expected a respectful demeanor and Joseph was on the…