Genesis 41:1-57
Two full years later, Pharaoh had two dream, he told his dreams to all the magicians and wise men of Egypt, but no one could interpret them for him.
Then chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh about Joseph that the dreams they had and things turned out exactly as he interpreted them.
So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. He had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh.
Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desired."
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my palace and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you."
Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh's presence and traveled throughout Egypt.
Why?
Two years later Pharaoh himself has a dream which defeats his magicians and wise men, despite all their training and a whole library of reference books. When the wine steward at last remembers him.
Joseph not only proves able to explain God's message, but comes up with a clear-cup plan of action.
'Not I, but God...' says Joseph. And Pharaoh sees this man 'as endowed(天賦) with the spirit of God.'
Egyptian custom dictates that Joseph must be shaven and dressed in linen for an appearance at court.
Joseph's investiture follows Egyptian tradition - the ring, fine linen and a gold chain or collar in reward for his services. Horses and chariots had helped the Hyksons pharaohs to gain ascendancy in Egypt. After 13 years as a slave, Joseph becomes governor of all Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.
How?
Joseph looks as a man endowed with the spirit of God. How marvelous a man with God's blessing.
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