Scripture Post #1,667: *JOSEPH LEADS EGYPT*

 

Genesis 41:41:

"And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."

Joseph, a man with a background. A man who was always looked out for by his Heavenly Father. A man who was favored by his Heavenly Father, as well as his earthly father. A man who was hated by his brothers for being their father's favorite. A man who lost his mother as a youth when she birthed his only full-blooded (having both biological parents) brother. A man who was almost killed by his brothers, but was instead sold. A man sold into slavery. A man placed in godless Egypt, against his will. A man favored by his master, Potiphar, chief governor for Pharaoh, and promoted to rule his home. A man framed and wrongfully imprisoned in Egyptian jail. A man forgotten by a certain butler who he'd helped tremendously in prison. A Hebrew man trusted by Egypt's king to rule the entire Egyptian kingdom. An outsider. An alien (non-native). A nonbeliever/non-follower of Egyptian tradition, practice and religion. 

This is incredible!

Context:

Gen. 41:39: "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:"

V. 40: "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."

V. 41: "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."

V. 42: "And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;"

V. 43: "And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt."

V. 44: "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt."

Originally Published: Thu. 4 • 6 • 17