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JOSEPH EXALTED
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Genesis 41:25-45
Psalm 30
“The fear of the LORD is
the beginning of wisdom…”
JOSEPH EXALTED
Joseph’s interpretation was clear: “Your two dreams are one. God is showing Pharaoh what He is about to do. Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout Egypt. Then, there shall arise after that seven years of very grievous famine.” The diagnosis had been given. Now, the prescription. Joseph proceeded to prescribe treatment. “Let Pharaoh… appoint officers over the land… And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine” (Gen 41:34-36).
No sooner had he given Pharaoh the solution to the problem than the king asked all his assembled ministers of state: “Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?” (Gen 41:38). Of course they could only keep silent, for none even understood the dream. The obvious course, then, was for Pharaoh to appoint Joseph to the task.
In a moment, the prisoner from the dungeon was promoted to be Prime Minister over the whole country. The shepherd boy became Supreme Commander. To confirm him in his office, Pharaoh put on him the highest marks of office.
1. He gave him his own ring which carried the Pharaoh’s authority and seal.
2. He outfitted him with “…vestures of fine linen…” (Gen 41:42).
3. He made him ride in the second chariot, and they cried before him, “Bow the knee…” (Gen 41:43).
4. He gave him a new name, “Zaphnathpaaneah,” Revealer of Secrets.
5. He gave him Asenath (daughter of the priest of On) to be his wife.
6. He put a gold chain about his neck.
Because God was with Joseph, he endured all. God sustained him through thirteen years or more. Joseph was never bitter, despondent, rebellious, revengeful or self-pitying. He simply waited on the Lord.
THOUGHT: “With Christ in the vessel, I can smile at the storm!”
PRAYER: I praise Thee, O Father, for all Thy marvellous works!