"And It Came To Pass"

In Genesis chapters 37 to 41 there is a great story about a man named Joseph. As a young man, age 17, he was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. While in slavery he was accused of trying to rape his master�s wife, which was false. As a result of the accusation he was thrown into prison. While in prison he served the other prisoners. One day he noticed that two of them were a bit down and he took the time to stop and ask them what was up. As a result of this small kindness Joseph interpreted their dreams. One of the men was the Pharaoh�s butler. Two years later, we read in chapter 41:8 �that it came to pass� the Pharaoh had a dream that no one could interpret. The butler told the Pharaoh about Joseph. That day Joseph woke up as he had for the past 14 years, a slave, and he was going about his business of serving others when he was called to come before Pharaoh. He interpreted the Pharaoh�s dream and the Pharaoh said in 41:38 �Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?� He chose Joseph to be his assistant to manage the affairs of Egypt to prepare for the famine which Pharaoh had dreamed would be coming in seven years. That night Joseph went to bed the second most powerful man in Egypt!

It is so incredible to think that Joseph woke up that morning a slave in prison and went to bed that night the second most powerful man in Egypt. How fast things can change, in one day! The question is, are we ready and are we sowing good seed to give God something to work with? If Joseph had not taken the time to encourage the two prisoners one day in jail, he would never have been called before the Pharaoh to interpret his dreams. It is also significant that even though Joseph had been mistreated and falsely accused; it appears he did not carry bitterness or unforgiveness in his heart. Or else the Pharaoh would not have said, �I can see the Spirit of God is in this man!� No matter what you are facing, no matter what you are going through, remember things can change in a very short time. �It can come to pass� today, but until it does change, make sure you are sowing good seed, giving God something to work with.