GENESIS 41
37 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. 38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. 40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you.” 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” 42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain about his neck. 43 And he made him ride in his second chariot. And they called out before him, “Bow the knee!” Thus he set him over all the land of Egypt. 44 Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no one shall lift up hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” 45 And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphenath-paneah. And he gave him in marriage Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On. So Joseph went out over the land of Egypt. – Genesis 41:37-45
GENESIS 41 JOSEPH RISES INTO POWER
A poem by Ilma based on these verses
After Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and laid down his recommendation
The king asked himself and his council, can we find a man to do this for us?
Pharaoh was impressed by Joseph’s wisdom and discernment
So, he assigned Joseph to have authority over his house and the land
He gave his signet ring to Joseph which symbolizes the power given to him
This made Joseph rise into power and became ruler over all of Egypt.
What a climax to Joseph’s traumatic story! From being sold into slavery, being slandered and put in prison and now a ruler in the land of Egypt. This only shows us God’s power working in his life. What is amazing about Joseph is that he remained the same in all those situations we witnessed. He was humble and never fought back or rebelled. He surrendered and obeyed the destiny that God prepared for him, without question or rebellion or whining. When we live to serve and obey the Lord, we will definitely have his blessings in all we do, whether there is lack or there is plenty.
REFLECTION
- Why do you think Joseph stayed the same in all the situations he was in?
