Genesis 41:37-43, Psalm 21

At the end of our last episode, Joseph had just emerged from prison to interpret Pharaoh’s dream. After predicting years of abundance followed by years of famine, Joseph suggests that Pharaoh appoint someone wise to oversee the collection of crops to sustain the population during years of famine. After losing it all when he was falsely accused of assault by Potiphar’s wife, he now gains more than ever could have dreamed when Pharaoh appoints him to this noble position. Actually, I take that back: it’s exactly how he dreamed, because the Lord revealed to him what would take place before he was betrayed by his brothers. Once God’s plan becomes clear, the Scriptures say that Joseph forgets his former trouble.