""I NEED NOT BE CONSIDERED!" -Conclusion

Joseph loves humble, faithful people, so it is no wonder that he gave Joseph the answer that had eluded the wise men and priests. Joseph explained that Pharaoh's two dreams had the same meaning. By repeating the message, Jehovah was signifying that the matter was "firmly established"-absolutely sure of fulfillment.  The fat cows and the healthy ears of grain represented seven years of plenty in Egypt, while the lean cows and sickly ears of grain pictured seven years of famine that would follow the seven years of plenty. That famine would devour the land's abundance. -GENESIS 41:25-32. 

Pharaoh knew that Joseph had the same answer. But what could be done? Joseph recommended a pan of action. Pharaoh needed to find a man both "discreet and wise" to oversee the gathering of the land's surplus grain in storehouses during the seven year of plenty and then to distribute that surplus to the needy during the ensuing famine. (Genesis 41:33-36) Joseph's experience and abilities more than qualified him for that job, but he did not promote himself.  His humility made such a presumptuous course unthinkable; his faith made it unnecessary. If we have real faith in Jehovah, we have no need for ambition or self-promotion. We can be a peace, leaving matters in capable hands!

Next time: "CAN ANOTHER MAN BE FOUND LIKE THIS ONE?"

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