Genesis 41 is the story of a dream that disturbed the Pharaoh of Egypt. God gave the correct interpretation of the dream to Joseph, who then shared its meaning with the Pharaoh. As a result, the nation was able to prepare for a severe famine that would occur in the future. The Pharaoh was so impressed with Joseph that he elevated Joseph from a prisoner to the second most powerful man in Egypt.

Read the story of Pharaoh and Joseph in Genesis 41:1-45.

Having read this story, what is God saying to you?

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Answer these questions:
Pharaoh’s opinion of Joseph is described in Genesis 41:38-39. Read those two verses, focusing your attention on what He says about Joseph and the “divine spirit” (Holy Spirit) in verse 38.

• Pharaoh obviously knew God’s Spirit had given Joseph his wisdom. What do people see in your life that indicates the Holy Spirit is at work within you?
• What is the Holy Spirit doing in your life right now that points people toward Jesus?
• How is the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life changing you right now?

After answering these questions, write or verbalize a personal prayer to God.

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Praying for our church:
We are seeking God’s wisdom for dealing with five specific challenges our church is facing.
Today please pray for God’s wisdom in dealing with the following challenge:

• How can we develop more leaders and what is the role of our pastors in this process?
• Pray that the ministry leaders of FBC are filled with God’s Spirit and directed by God’s wisdom.