The Signs of Wisdom


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The Signs of Wisdom Genesis 41

What images come to mind when you hear the word “wisdom”?

Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: Proverbs 1:20-21

THE SIGNS OF THE WISE HUMILITY God gets full credit for anything Joseph has to offer (41:16, 25, 28). VISION Joseph understands the times and knows how to proceed (v. 33-37). SPIRITUALITY Pharaoh recognizes Joseph has the Spirit of God in him (v. 38). FAITHFULNESS Joseph follows through with his plan (v. 47-49). HOPE Joseph honors God with hopeful words at his children’s birth (v. 51). TRUSTWORTHINESS Pharaoh trusts Joseph to lead the people through the famine (v. 55).