Pits, Prisons and Palaces Pt 11

Key Chapters & Segments in Joseph’s Life
A.    Dreamer
B.    Rejected by his brothers.
C.    Sold as a slave in Potiphar’s house.
D.    Wrongly accused and thrown into prison. (Joseph lost his coat, but he kept his character)
E.     Interpreter of dreams! (chief cupbearer and chief baker)
The cupbearer forgot him, but God did not!

Joseph put in place 4 point practical plan for Pharaoh

• Appoint a National Organiser to deal with this emergency. (v33)
• Appoint local commissioners. (v34)
• You need 20% tax on the harvest. Take one-fifth of each harvest for Pharaoh for the next seven years. (v35)
• Build Storage facilities (v36)

1. Resources without strategy leads to poverty

• He is Called, Character-driven, Calm and Competent

2. Your Calling Is Fulfilled in Somebody Else's Need

• Where was his calling fulfilled? It was in a need and for the good of others.

WISDOM TIP |  God added to Joseph's character and his competency so he could fulfil his calling.