[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Genesis Overview]] | [[Genesis 41]] ## Title: Wisdom Learned in Secret Will Show In Public ## Scripture: (Genesis 41:38) So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?” (NET) ## Observation: In this chapter, Joseph is not only used by God to interpret the dream, he also stands out as having the wisdom to know how to save the nation. He has the skill to organize the relief effort and to plan out the long-term process of preparation. They were amazed at what he knew, but it does not appear they asked where he had learned it. They said the Lord had given it to him, but did they ever ask Joseph the vehicle or experiences God had led him through to learn it all? If they had, I wonder what they would have said when they learned that Joseph was taught by God through hidden suffering? Joseph learned preparation, administration, and patience by being a slave and being a prisoner. The skills we use are often taught to us in the storms of life. Therefore, do not despise seasons of “hiddenness.” God is teaching you how to thrive in other seasons. ## Application: What are you learning in the current season you are in? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for never wasting a season. You use all things for the good of those who love You.