Initiative

Gen 41:32-35
32 The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon. 33 "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance…NIV

Joseph has been drug out of prison, cleaned up and presented to Pharaoh because the cupbearer has finally remembered him after two years as the one who interpreted his dream while in prison. Pharaoh presents both dreams to Joseph and asks for an interpretation. Joseph reminds Pharaoh that only God gives interpretations and then commences to give Pharaoh the interpretation of the coming 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine.

Joseph has done what he was asked to do. Interpret Pharaoh’s dreams. BUT the story doesn’t stop there…Joseph takes INITIATIVE and offers Pharaoh a solution. Appoint a man; take a fifth of each year’s provision…

What is Pharaoh’s response? You be that man! Joseph moves from prison to second in command of all of Egypt. God used Joseph’s INITIATIVE as a platform to advance him.

Initiative – the action of taking the first step or move. Ability in originating new ideas or methods.

Does this define you? What would you have done in Joseph’s position? Are you a go to person? At work, at home, at church…are you known as the person who gets things done, does more than required, offers more than expected???

If you and I want to be all that God has for us to be we must be people of INITIATIVE.

God uses those who want to do more than just the minimum.

Blessings,
Darren