Show Don't Tell: Genesis 41:46-49

Imagine the sun rising over the fertile valleys of Egypt, casting golden light on the vast fields stretching to the horizon. Joseph, now thirty years old and adorned in his regal garments, stands atop a hill overlooking the land. He gazes at the lush greenery, flourishing under the watchful care of the Almighty. Pharaoh has entrusted him with a monumental task—one that will mark his legacy and save an entire nation.

For seven relentless years, Joseph becomes a diligent steward, traversing the length and breadth of Egypt. He visits bustling marketplaces in Thebes, where merchants hawk their wares, and meandering paths leading to rural farms, where families toil in the earth. With every stop, his heart swells with purpose. He organizes, evaluates, and collects grain, his hands becoming calloused yet strong, emblematic of the hard work before him.

Picture the granaries—massive, wooden structures built to withstand the weight of Joseph’s efforts. As his team gathers, the sound of hushed excitement fills the air. Each sack of grain is a testimony to dreams fulfilled. They fill the silos to the brim, grain spilling over like the grains of sand on the seashore—uncountable, immeasurable. The people watch in awe as the once-empty buildings transform into storehouses of hope, standing as fortresses against the coming famine.

In this season of abundance, the dreamer who once interpreted visions now embodies the very essence of preservation. Joseph is not merely gathering grain; he is hoarding lifelines, bulwarks against despair. With every handful he stores, he is securing salvation—not just for Egypt, but for all those who would one day seek refuge in their hour of need. As we reflect on Joseph's faithfulness, we are reminded that in our own seasons of plenty, we too are called to prepare for the seasons of want, sharing the blessings we receive with a world hungry for hope.