9 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “I remember my offenses today. 10 When Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, 11 we dreamed on the same night, he and I, each having a dream with its own interpretation. 12 A young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. When we told him, he interpreted our dreams to us, giving an interpretation to each man according to his dream. 13 And as he interpreted to us, so it came about. I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”

14 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they quickly brought him out of the pit. And when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came in before Pharaoh. 

Genesis 41:9-14 (ESV)

Finally remembered

As we read yesterday, it has been two long years that Joseph remained in prison. Though not stated, we can assume God was still with him and blessing him with responsibility. After it became evident that no one could interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, the cupbearer suddenly remembers Joseph and how he correctly interpreted his and the baker’s dreams.

Summoned by Pharaoh

Joseph is finally remembered and is summoned before Pharaoh to solve this dilemma of interpreting his dreams. He quickly went from obscurity to fame in the presence of Pharaoh. As we mentioned yesterday, God has His timing. When it was time for Joseph to shine, he was ready. We’ll see tomorrow how this unfolds.

RЯeflection

“We love the words of Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. But don’t forget the next verse, Romans 8:29: For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. God’s work in our life is to conform us into the image of Jesus Christ, and that takes time.” (enduringworld.com)