S) "15 Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.'
16 'I cannot do it,' Joseph replied to Pharaoh, 'but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.'"
Genesis 41:15-16 (NASB)
O) This is remarkable humility, that Joseph shows here. He'd spent years wrongly imprisoned, after spending years as a slave, sold out by his brothers. All the while, he'd remained faithful and obedient to God, while holding onto a pair of dreams. Then this opportunity came, where he has a chance to impress the king of a great nation where he's still imprisoned... and he still won't succumb to selfish ambition.
A) I've recently gone through a few interviews at work, seeking promotion. It's difficult to maintain humility, while the world shouts at you that you need to "sell yourself" to get ahead in life. I need to take Joseph's life as an example from start to finish. God blesses hard work and He promotes according to His will and plan, not according to my ability to impress people.
A) I've recently gone through a few interviews at work, seeking promotion. It's difficult to maintain humility, while the world shouts at you that you need to "sell yourself" to get ahead in life. I need to take Joseph's life as an example from start to finish. God blesses hard work and He promotes according to His will and plan, not according to my ability to impress people.
P) Father, continue to work humility and submission in my heart. I want to put all of my ambitions toward knowing and serving You, Lord. Let me seek Your approval, and only Your approval, and trust that You will continue to guide me where I need to be. In Jesus's name I pray, amen.
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