The Prisoner who was Richer than the King

So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. 

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.” 

“I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”

Genesis 41:14-16

What an exciting day for Joseph! How many men in the history of the world have been lifted up out of prison to have an audience with the King? Sure, some were pulled out of prison to go before the King to be sentenced or judged, but how many were brought out so the King could make a request of them? Pharaoh asks for Joseph's help!!! He has all the power in Egypt, but even in that dungeon Joseph is richer than Pharaoh because he has something Pharaoh doesn't...GOD!

Never underestimate the blessing you have, Christian! The Spirit of the living God dwells in you. Don't waste your time coveting the things of this world - other people's money, house, car or career - when what you have in Jesus far surpasses all those things. There will come a time in that person's life when all their possessions will mean nothing, when they would gladly give up all they own to experience what you have, the Spirit of God. 

He is in us to guide and direct, to enlighten, to lead into all truth, to comfort, and to empower. This is a gift so special that no amount of money can buy it. No worldly influence can win it. You can't be born into it, and it can't be counterfeited. And absolutely no one can take it away from you. They can take away all your earthly possessions. They take away your freedom. They can wrongly accuse you and throw you in jail like they did Joseph, but they can't take God's Spirit away from you. Even in that jail cell, even at his lowest point, Joseph had something that Pharaoh never would, and that means that even then, in jail, he was incredibly blessed.

God in you...what a powerful blessing! Don't take it for granted. Spend some time alone with God today. Listen to His Spirit. Ask Him to guide you. And if you don't have that, but you want it, here's how you can become a Christian. 

• A- Admit that you are a sinner and in need of God's grace (Romans 3:10 and 3:23).
• B- Believe that Jesus is God's Son, that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sin, and that He was raised from the dead (Romans 6:23 and 5:8).
• C- Confess Jesus as Lord of your life. Turn from sin (from living life your way) and commit to live your life for God (Romans 10:9).

It's just that easy!