“Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer”” (Genesis 41:16).

Yesterday we discussed Joseph’s time in Egypt, leading up to his time in prison. We considered how God caused him to prosper and find favour even with the prison guard. Later in chapter 41, Joseph’s gift of dream interpretation was called into action. Two other inmates dreamed about their future with Pharaoh and Joseph accurately interpreted their dreams. Just as Joseph interpreted, one servant was restored to his position and the other was beheaded. Joseph had one request for the servant who was to be restored. He asked him to remember him when he became free but he forgot about Joseph (Genesis 40).

In Genesis 41, Pharaoh had two dreams and none of his magicians or wise men could interpret the dream. It was then that the chief cupbearer remembered Joseph. He told Pharaoh how Joseph had accurately interpreted his dream and that of the other servant. Joseph was summoned to Pharaoh and he assured Pharaoh that it was God who would provide the answer to his dreams. Joseph not only interpreted the dreams, but had the wisdom to advise Pharaoh regarding what needed to be done about what God had revealed (Genesis 41:1-36).

Joseph’s wisdom impressed Pharaoh so much that he decided to appoint Joseph over his house and in command of the people. “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are”(Genesis 41:39). In all of Egypt, Pharaoh was the only one with more power and authority than Joseph. Joseph used his God given gift of interpretation, trusted God for the answer and glorified God in the presence of Pharaoh.

Joseph’s faithfulness and his spirit of excellence in using what God had given him led to success. Of what good would most people consider the ability to interpret dreams? Every good and perfect gift is from above and has been given to us by God. Our gifts are given to us to solve problems and to offer answers to questions. Success comes from our ability to solve problems and to offer answers to difficult questions.

“For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands” (2 Timothy 1:6).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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