Genesis 41: 16: "So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, 'It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.'" Pharaoh needs someone to interpret his dream. The butler remembers Joseph who had correctly interpreted his dream when they both were in prison. Pharaoh has Joseph released from prison, cleaned up and brought to him. Pharaoh tells Joseph that he can understand dreams and interpret them. Our verse is Joseph's response. Any time someone wants to compliment us, we should consider the source of our talent or kill. God is your source, not yourself. In most of the churches today, they are man-centered in their theology and practice. It is all about a mortal man. This is wrong. We need to get back to a place where we recognize God's Sovereignty and Providence. While it might be tempting to take some credit for yourself, be like Joseph and say "It is not in me." But God....
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