by Zeke Flores<\/p>\n
In Genesis 41:16, when Pharaoh asks Joseph to interpret his dream, Joseph replies, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh the answer<\/em>.”\u00a0This is a profound statement about the source of wisdom. Joseph stands before the most powerful man in the world, yet he refuses to claim credit for the insight he’s about to give. He understands that neither revelation nor its understanding is a human achievement.<\/p>\n This is a pattern throughout Scripture. God is the One who reveals, guides, and grants understanding. Joseph’s humility reflects a heart that knows its dependence. He doesn’t elevate himself because he knows the true source of his ability.<\/p>\n This teaches us something essential about serving God. Our gifts, insights, and strengths are not self-generated. They are entrusted to us for God’s purposes. When we acknowledge Him as the source, we position ourselves to be used more fully.<\/p>\n If you’re seeking direction or trying to help others find it, begin where Joseph begins. Look to God for wisdom. He delights in giving clarity to those who recognize their need for Him.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Zeke Flores In Genesis 41:16, when Pharaoh asks Joseph to interpret his dream, Joseph replies, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh the answer.”\u00a0This is a profound statement about the source of wisdom. Joseph stands before the most powerful man in the world, yet he refuses to claim credit for the insight…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[681,463,704],"class_list":["post-94283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-article","tag-appreciation","tag-humility","tag-thankfulness"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15900,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/where-does-the-bible-mention-joseph-providing-for-his-father\/","url_meta":{"origin":94283,"position":0},"title":"Where does the Bible mention Joseph providing for his father?","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"July 23, 2008","format":false,"excerpt":"Question: I heard a preacher say that\u00a0Joseph told his father when he was reunited with him in Egypt to not\u00a0worry, that he would provide for him all the days of his life.\u00a0 I am unable to find that scripture. 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