I have always wondered whether it was right to reveal with simplicity what one has received from God for one’s life, or whether this might go against His will. If we read Genesis 37:5-11, it would seem that this behavior could only arouse envy in those who

listens, and pain in the recipient.

Joseph received two dreams, which were fulfilled at different times. Now, my question is:

If Joseph had kept those dreams to himself, without revealing them to his family, he would have become what he

we read in Genesis 47:23-26 ?

That is: Father of Pharaoh, Master of his house and Rector of Egypt.

– Pharaoh’s father, because he provided for the needs of all Egyptians, including Pharaoh’s. When the

Lord chooses His servant, gives him not only wisdom and anointing, but also His loving Spirit

paternal.

– Master of his house, because he wisely managed his property, making it bear fruit and being able to feed

even other peoples.

– Rector ofEgypt, for the excellence with which he held governmental, administrative, judicial and

guidance.

The only answer I can give is that God has His ways and His times.

Did you notice how Joseph’s brothers first, and his parents later, interpreted those dreams in a way that

surprising, yet judging him as a narcissistic fanatic, even going so far as to hate and despise him?

What about the meeting in Egypt? When he calls himself “Father of Pharaoh, Master of his house and Rector of Egypt.”

the terrified and amazed brothers must have thought that the time for revenge had come.

But none of them understood that this young man, pure, simple and innocent, had embarked on a long and

painful journey to fulfill God’s plan, not only for the salvation of his house, but of entire peoples.

Joseph’s story is one of the most unique.

God does not manifest himself to him with promises or theophanies; on the contrary, from childhood his life is marked by pitfalls,

betrayals, violence and temptations.

Sold as a slave, alone in a foreign land, blamelessly condemned and deprived of freedom: but not his

will ever lack the support of God, who will equip him with powerful spiritual weapons: revelation, wisdom,

intelligence, judgment, love, forgiveness, and above all, the Holy Fear of the Eternal, his winning weapon.

Joseph did not receive the promises made to his great-grandfather Abraham, nor did he enjoy the supernatural

manifestations experienced by his father Jacob, but God, in his time, granted him glory and honor: he became that

loving father who opened the gates of Egypt to his people, offering refuge, safety and prosperity.

What greatness! What faith! He had only received dreams.

Perhaps those sheaves and shining stars were his only companions for years. But they did not come to him

Never less courage and wisdom.

I believe that Joseph belongs to that category of the few, remembered in John 20:29, when Thomas

said, “My Lord and my God!” and Jesus answered:

“Because you have seen me, Thomas, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

Who knows, maybe you too, brother/sister, have received very few joys and many sorrows. You have gone through deserts of

loneliness, given so much without receiving anything, rather you were repaid with envy, falsehoods, betrayals, disappointments,

hatred and persecution.

Perhaps you thought that espousing the cause of Christ, with your manifest promises, would bring you gratitude or

approval-and instead, none of that.

It is true: we are often alone, we seem invisible, not even a smile or a word of comfort. Even praying

it becomes difficult. We look at the Lord’s hand and find it empty, without answers.

Joseph was unjustly imprisoned for more than two years, but the LORD was with him, and he

prospered in everything he did, until the day of his redemption.

Then, together with me, celebrate Psalm 121:1-2:

“I lift up mine eyes to the mountains: whence will help come to me? My help comes from the LORD, who made the heavens and the

land.”

I conclude by saying this: as long as we are close to God, we will always be bigger than our problems, better

Of our past, and stronger than our fears.

God bless us!

H.S.