How do you draw out the correct meaning when God speaks to you?
It's often been taught that Joseph:
1. Was a spoiled favorite son, who antagonized his brothers by sharing his dreams.
2. That he was being prepared for rulership over Egypt.
This doesn't line up with the maturity and character Joseph exhibited throughout his life. Don't forget he and his family were the only God-fearing people in Canaan. Who else would he go to for guidance and instruction but his father and older brothers?
As far as rulership, how many slaves are picked as rulers? Slavery is not preparation for such a weighty position.
Joseph's brothers were filled with hatred, envy, bitterness, and jealousy. Are these the traits of Spirit-led people? How long does it take them to interpret his dream? There's no careful consideration or seeking God. They react in a negative way and interpreted in light of their fears and hatred.
His father was a man of faith and power, but how well did he do with something God spoke to him directly much less a dream Joseph experienced?
For Joseph to fulfill God's plan, there had to be understanding of the two dreams. Without this, he will be unprepared for a very important assignment.
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