Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. (Genesis 37:3)
Joseph was one of the twelve sons of Jacob(Israel), and the first born from his favourite wife. Joseph was Jacob’s favourite son, and that irked the rest of the brothers. Joseph was also anointed with God’s wisdom and he would see dreams from God, through which God spoke to him of his future where he would rule over his brothers.
His brothers did not like him and wanted to get rid of him and on one occasion, they had the opportunity to do just what they wanted. On the day Joseph joined them for farming, they sold him into slavery, and he went to Egypt as a slave. Nevertheless, the Bible says he found grace in the sight of Potiphar, his master, and served him: “…and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand” (Genesis 39:4).
In the course of time, Joseph was imprisoned because his master’s wife accused him falsely. But wisdom promoted Joseph and gave him the advantage, such that even while in prison, he became the head of the prisoners. Later, according to God’s plan he helped the Pharaoh understand his dream and saved Egypt from famine through the wisdom of God in him.
Pharaoh’s remarks to his servants as a result of the wisdom he saw and heard in Joseph were so powerful : “…Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou…See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt” (Genesis 41:38-41). Joseph became the prime minister of Egypt. And, eventually the day came when all his brothers bowed before him, and the dream that God showed him came to pass.
In all the years of Joseph’s journey from being the favourite son to a slave, from prison to palace, he never doubted the plan of God. He trusted God, through his journey. As Christians, we must always trust God through our journey of life and ministry in Christ Jesus. Let God’s wisdom pilot you through your course, and you will never be at a loss.
Prayer:
Precious Heavenly Father, I thank you for the wonderful plans you have for my life. I depend on you completely and none of my steps slide. I’m born to win, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
