Genesis 41:37-45
"Joseph Exalted"
As the heading says, Joseph is exalted into a place of high authority - second only to Pharaoh. Why, though, did this happen?
Pharaoh, after hearing Joseph speak God's interpretation of his dreams, Pharaoh asked specifically for a man in whom God's spirit resided to run, plan and administer the plan Joseph had suggested in verses 33-36. Pharaoh then acknowledges God and the fact that God is present with Joseph as he appoints Joseph to this position.
God worked for Joseph's benefit, blessing him greatly. He also worked for His own benefit and, as you'll notice later, Israel's benefit. Still, I cannot get over the face that Pharao acknowledged God. Pretty cool, huh?
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