We, as Christians are a type of "Joseph". We have great authority given us "In Christ" by our King. We were in the "pit". We rise from despair to Kingship because of our Savior. Our King is still the One who reigns on the Throne.
Joseph offered a voluntary service to the chief butler and the chief baker without any benefit. Little did he know that his good deeds will make way for him. When he was brought to Pharaoh and after he interpreted the king's dream, he suggested that the king should look out for a man who is discreet and wise to do the job. Joseph did not recommend himself. We need to learn from Joseph, who knows whether the solution to our challenge lies in giving a helping hand to somebody in need. Joseph was sensitive to the needs of others, despite his own challenges, he was ready to provide solution without any benefit.
By the end of the chapter we see that Joseph was all in all in Egypt. We even see Pharaoh telling people to do what Joseph tells them to do. But..... was it easy for Joseph to have this position? Let's go back a little and see through what circumstances had Joseph go through to rise to this position. He had to go to the pit, he became a servant in the house of Potiphar where he was accused for nothing, the devil pushed him to the jail. It was the Hell. Then Joseph began to rise. He was made the chief of the prisoners and he had the keys of the jail. He interpreted the dreams of the butler and the baker. He was not noticeable till then. He had to interpret for Pharaoh.....so on.... What we can conclude from here is that our God is not that God who leaves his people in the midst of troubles. He always makes a way for his people. But we have to prove our faithfulness to Him. Glory be to our God forever and ever and ever.
GOD SAID A MAN'S GIFT SHALL MAKE ROOM FOR HIM. JOSEPH WAS VINDICATED AND IS MADE PRIME MINISTER OF EGYPT. JOSEPH DOES NOT SEEK REVENGE FOR THOSE WHO SENT HIM TO PRISON, YET HE IS BLESSED WITH A WIFE, AND TWO CHILDREN. GOD MADE HIM TO FORGET HIS TOIL, AND MADE HIM TO PROSPER. SEVEN REPRESENTS COMPLETION, AND GOD BRINGS ALL THINGS TO A PERFECT COMPLETION AT THE RIGHT TIME. THANK GOD FOR JOSEPH, AND LOOK TO THE LORD TO BRING YOUR SITUATION TO A COMPLETE ENDING AT THE APPOINTED TIME FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
No matter what we go through, God always has a plan for us. Joseph's dreams are about to become reality, but he could not see it in the pit. God put Joseph in a place where he would be needed to perform God's will.
And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
Isn't this is what GOD wants us to do, TO do as the LORD says: Its a shame, we have to wait until times are hard to turn to him. - It seems nothing has changed since the time of pharoah
Isn't this is what GOD wants us to do, TO do as the LORD says: Its a shame, we have to wait until times are hard to turn to him. - It seems nothing has changed since the time of pharoah