“You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.” — Genesis 41:40
God’s quick and miraculous salvation of Joseph from the depths of a prison cell where he sat abandoned and forgotten. Until that time, Joseph had endured a lot of hardship and had every reason to despair. He had been sold by his own brothers, falsely accused of seducing the wife of his owner, and wrongfully imprisoned indefinitely. There seemed to be no hope.
Then, one day, everything changed—and it changed quickly. Pharaoh’s cupbearer, who had been imprisoned with Joseph and knew of his dream-interpreting skills, suggested that Joseph be summoned to interpret Pharaoh’s recurring dreams. Joseph successfully explained the dreams, provided Pharaoh with wise counsel, and was subsequently appointed prime minister of Egypt.
Wow! Only God could orchestrate such an amazing salvation! In just a few moments, Joseph transformed from the lowest and most despised of men to the most powerful and influential person in the ancient world. Before Joseph was called before Pharaoh, it was hard for him to imagine ever leaving prison. Yet, within hours, he was put in control of the greatest empire of his time.
It doesn’t matter how bad things seem in the moment; complete salvation is always possible. When we know this, there is never reason to despair. Just as it did for Joseph, everything can turn around in just one moment.
