Pharaoh might have become angry at Joseph's boldness, but he did not. He accepted God's word and recognized Joseph as God's servant. He put him in charge of his palace and made him the second man over Egypt. God was with Joseph. Joseph was changed from a slave to a ruler, in one day. He did not become proud, nor did he seek revenge. He went to work. He believed God's word; for seven years he did not doubt but prepared for the famine. When the years of famine came, he opened the storehouses and fed the Egyptians and the world. He became a steward of the world.

During the years of plenty, Joseph married and had two sons. His sons' names testify to how deeply he suffered in his struggles in Egypt, but also how thankful he was to God for bearing his abundant fruit in Joseph’s life. He held no grudges against his brothers. God's blessing did not make him proud; it made him thankful, humble and obedient to God. Joseph accepted God's sovereignty. He continued to walk with God and accepted God’s hand over all his life.
Application: Lord, you have been with me in all things. Help me to embrace your sovereign rule over every part of my life.
One Word: Accept God’s sovereignty