THE PEOPLE

Genesis 41:53-57
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

Joseph Made Ruler of Egypt

53 At last the seven years of bumper crops throughout the land of Egypt came to an end. 54 Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. The famine also struck all the surrounding countries, but throughout Egypt there was plenty of food. 55 Eventually, however, the famine spread throughout the land of Egypt as well. And when the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told them, “Go to Joseph, and do whatever he tells you.” 56 So with severe famine everywhere, Joseph opened up the storehouses and distributed grain to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe throughout the land of Egypt. 57 And people from all around came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph because the famine was severe throughout the world.

Read Genesis 39-41.

Joseph was put in charge of everything in Egypt, managing all the resources there. He was the steward that God put in place.

What God deems most important, the greatest resource is people. Yes, Joseph had charge over the storehouses and the grain. It was all in God’s plan to save the people. Joseph is an Old Testament ‘type’ of Jesus Christ. God used Joseph. God sent Jesus. What role are you playing in God’s plan? How is He using you to be a steward over His most important resource? Not buildings. Not bank accounts. Not storehouses. You must accept accountability for the people God has entrusted to your care.