Joseph became prime minister
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Hearing Joseph's interpretation, it is said that "Pharaoh and all his servants liked this matter.
Why are you feeling good? This is because Joseph did not only interpret, but also suggested solutions for the coming famine. Simply put, Joseph's words gave them great help and strength. What is the Christian's duty to learn here? What kind of person are we? It is that we too should become beings that give comfort and hope to the world.
A few days ago, we watched all the scenes where Yuna Kim wins the gold medal. Just as those short four minutes gave great strength and encouragement to the hearts of the people, a true Christian is someone who gives true comfort and hope to my neighbors.
If you can't give comfort and strength to those around you, who can? If the church does not give hope in this age, who can fulfill its role? ‘The church is the last hope of this age’ Do you agree? The church here is not a building, but you who believe in Jesus.
Upon hearing Joseph’s words, ‘a man moved by the Spirit of God’ (38) In other translations of the Bible, ‘a man full of the Spirit of God’.
There are two types of people in the world. 1) A person full of carnal thoughts: There are people who are full of worldly thoughts and human thoughts. This kind of person is smart. competent. Excellent, and rich in worldly knowledge and experience. But in the end this person dies.
2) A person who is full of the thoughts of the Spirit: A person whose thoughts of God control themselves. So life and peace are always in my heart. Where do you belong?
Finally, Joseph became prime minister. This is the moment when the 17-year-old's dream finally comes true. Being Prime Minister immediately changed my treatment. Three were given. 1) The seal ring worn by the king: It is a seal these days. It was used as a seal when authorized to work. Indicates identity. 2) Linen cloth, gold chain: These were the clothes worn by high officials at the time, and have the effect of showing authority externally. During that time, Joseph wore many types of clothes. He removed colored clothes, slave clothes, and prisoners' clothes, and now he put on linen clothes. What we can learn from this is that, to those who trust in God and depend on God, God puts much better clothes on them than the clothes they wore before, and the clothes they stole before. 3) Secondary wagon: It represents the second person, and it is the limousine that the president rides these days.
As he was taking the rite, the crowd shouted in front of him, 'Get down,' What was Joseph thinking?
You must have remembered that dream 13 years ago, the dream in which the moon and stars bowed down and bowed down. That dream has come true.
One thing to think about through the process of Joseph becoming prime minister is that opportunities always come to those who are prepared. Also, prepared people see opportunities. And when the opportunity comes, don't hesitate. Yuna Kim's coach O'Shea said right after she got the highest score in the short program, 'Now is not the time to hesitate'. So, before we ask for a chance, we should pray that we will be prepared when the opportunity comes. It should be prepared daily along with prayer. You must stay awake. And when the opportunity arises, you have to take on the challenge without hesitation. Because opportunity is a dazzling fruit when caught, but disappears quickly if neglected.
The statue of the goddess of fortune in Greek mythology has a bald head and wings on her legs. Why are you looking so weird? Because it disappears quickly. I hope you will be prepared for the opportunity.
Also, just before your dreams come true, you always go through your greatest trials. Just before meeting Pharaoh, Joseph spent the most difficult time in prison. It was like a waste of time.
Jesus also passed through the cross before enjoying the glory of resurrection and was abandoned by his father.
Currently, if you think that you are having the most difficulty, think that the end is near and be patient.
Another thing to remember is what made Joseph's life dramatic? It was God's grace. When God's grace comes, everything changes in an instant. God's grace transcends status. From prisoner to prime minister. Of course, hard work, education and training are also important. However, if God's grace does not rest on it, the sweat will be useless.
What did Joseph do after becoming prime minister? “He left Pharaoh and patrolled all the land of Egypt” (46).
How would you feel if you were a prisoner and then became prime minister overnight? It will make you want to enjoy the royal life. Usually, what happens when a person gets a promotion or a higher position, and has more material? The neck becomes stiff. power goes in. you will become arrogant. However, Joseph's attitude does not change even when he is in prison or becomes prime minister. This is the great thing about Joseph
When does our character reveal itself? When is our nature best shown? It is a time of success rather than a time of suffering. Usually, people become humble during hardships. seek God. There is also a morning prayer. However, if successful, it is easy to become arrogant and turn away from God. Before becoming a member of the National Assembly, I went to church well. However, once you become a member of the National Assembly, it appears once or twice at first, and rarely comes out. That is why there are many who overcome hardship, but few who overcome prosperity.
Why do so many people fall after being successful, reaching the top? Why do people fall after winning the lottery? That's one reason. Because success was the goal. Because it's for money.
Why would you not want to ride around in a chariot comparable to that of Joseph? Why would you not want to live comfortably in the court? But as soon as Joseph became prime minister, he began to patrol the whole land.
why? Because it wasn't the purpose of his life to become prime minister. It was not his purpose to make a lot of money and live comfortably.
What we need to remember here is that success is only a means to accomplish God's will and purpose. However, if success itself is the goal, if the goal is to make money, then after success, you are bound to fall into the sin of pleasure. Therefore, please remember that for true Christians, success is not an end in itself, but a tool for accomplishing God's will.
The ultimate purpose of a Christian's life is not to reach the top. However, the crises of most people who have reached the top try to keep the top long. When keeping your place becomes your goal, you forget the will of God. Our purpose is not to rise to the top, but to use it as an opportunity to serve.
In other words, entrepreneurs have to exist for their customers, and the president exists for the people, not the people for the president. When means and ends are confused, they are not. Since Joseph clearly knew this, he took his position as an opportunity to serve.
47-49: Who does Joseph, who became prime minister, work for? We are working hard for Baro's dream. Who gave this Pharaoh's dream? In the end, Joseph worked hard to make God's dream come true. Likewise, our lives should be more concerned with who we are working for now, not where we are. How you work is more important than where you work.
48-49: When Joseph had a good harvest, he had many grains stored in each city.
We also save. Why do you save? for my old age? for the future?
I read an article that said something like this. The reason saints save is not for their own future safety. Why? Because the safety of the saints is only with God.
You can quickly tell what kind of person a person is by spending money. The most beautiful way to use materials is to use them for the kingdom of God.
Who is the true rich man in the Bible? True wealth lies in sharing. So the biblical rich man is someone who can give. Conversely, who is the poorest? A person who does not share. Failure to share is a sign of poverty.
True service is in sharing.
Jesus also shared truth, wisdom, and love. So, the life of Jesus is a life of sharing.
So, who can share? Sharing is not a matter of having money, it is a matter of character. why? Because sharing is possible only when there is love in me. I pray that you will be on the path to true wealth.
Finally, after the prime minister, Joseph exists exclusively for Pharaoh. Joseph was a man who thoroughly followed the path of second son. I'm not pretending to be 'right'. I don't pretend to be 'God'. True wisdom is to keep one's position. Humility means serving in a fixed position without change.
When are all things in this world beautiful? It is beautiful when it is in the place it should be. It gets ugly when you leave it.
In summer, I wear sunglasses. Sunglasses are beautiful when people wear them. If it gets stuck on a bear or a lion, it means nothing. The same goes for us, the most important thing for a person to be under God. Jesus always kept his position. The position of the son was thoroughly guarded. This is the secret to being loved, the secret to prospering
As Joseph became prime minister, what we need to remember is that success and money are not the end, but a means and a tool for serving.
I pray that you will be on the same path as Joseph.