From a Prison to a Palace

O. T. #86  "From a Prison to a Palace"
Genesis 41-Part 1
The matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon.  Genesis 41:32b

LET IT GLOW

Two whole years passed-Joseph was still in the king's prison, but he was made second in
command of the prison. Joseph had a good work ethic, was trustworthy, and probably had a
positive attitude. Everyone like this young man. He had interpreted the dreams of the butler
and baker, but was forgotten until...
One night Pharaoh had two disturbing dreams. The king's wise men and magicians couldn't
explain the dreams. Then the king's butler (cupbearer) remembered Joseph and how he had interpreted his and the baker's dream, which came true. So the king sent for Joseph out of the
prison.
Joseph got cleaned up and presentable to stand before the king. Pharaoh  heard about the butler
and baker's dreams being interpreted by Joseph.

What was Joseph's response?

• I cannot do it.
• God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.

There are some things that we cannot do, only God can. Things like changing hearts, desires, attitudes.
Do I do what I can do, knowing it is right, and leave the rest to God. do I give Him the credit
for what He does?

LET IT GROW

Joseph gave God the credit for his ability to interpret dreams. He had interpreted his 2 dreams, the butler and baker's dreams, which came true. Then he interpreted the king's 2 dreams, which also happened. you can read the details in chapter 40.
Joseph's interpretation for the king's dreams was that Egypt would have 7 years of plenty of food, crops, and then 7 years of famine following.
The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms was that the matter had been firmly
decided by God, and God would do it soon (verse 32). Joseph suggested that Pharaoh look
for a discerning and wise man in charge of the land and food supply. Also, appoint commissioners over the land to store 1/5 of the harvest during the 7 years of abundance, keep it in cities for a reserve for the country, to be distributed during the famine. (NIV)

Pharaoh asked if they could find anyone like this man, one in whom is the Spirit of God. He recognized that Joseph was the man. Joseph was in charge of the king's palace and everyone.
Only with respect to the throne would the king be greater than Joseph. That made Joseph
second in command over Egypt, the prime minister. It's looking like his dreams may come
true. Can you imagine the look on Mrs. Potiphar when her husband informed her of the day's
events.

Are we trusting God in the tough and easy times as well?

LET IT GO

Praise the Lord while working hard.

Trust Him for things to work out in our lives.

Keep Jesus as the commander of my life.