GENESIS 41:39. “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:” DISCREET AND WISE. DISCREET At thirty years, in his prime, a young man for God “It is not in me,” understanding God is working, molding, preparing A man fit for use, to bear the yoke, for years to come Caring for a nation is not easy But it is right that God placed him there for that time After prison, after slavery, after rejection He is now ready to save a people, a nation, a world.
A worried king, a discreet young man who knows his God “It is not in me – God hath shewed” God shall give an answer of peace God hath established the future events God will bring it to pass soon A young discreet man God can use A man who knows his limitations – and God’s infinite power.
WISE Not his own skill but the Spirit of God has worked in him Authority is given to those who learn from God Trusted people are known by careful and wise words They rule – they have earned the right to decide an issue The words of a wise man are not many but full of meaning The Spirit of God gives them what must be said And how and when and to whom it is said – WISDOM.
Not overcome with pride even though the ring of office is on his hand A wise man – does not flaunt his position or over-bear – maintains dignity The clothes, the chain, the chariot – only trappings of position Not of pride or ostentation to a young man still humble People bowing, adulation not withstanding – he maintains integrity Seeing beyond today and tomorrow – God given vision – and plans A discreet and wise man is fruitful – not bitter – not gloating – but ready for God to use.
“For such men as Joseph, I pray, O Father, that they will be raised up and with discretion and wisdom, be willing to be used for Thee. The young men that will be with us soon – I am praying that I will be able to impart some of this to them and they will be able to make discretion and wisdom an overpowering benefit in their lives. Prepare me Father, to prepare them. Make us all understand that all wisdom comes from Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”