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The plan Joseph proposed to Pharaoh seemed good in his eyes and in the eyes of all his servants. If he followed the strategy, it would guarantee Egypt’s economic stability during the imminent famine. The question the king asked next was key to the success of this strategy: “Can we find such a one as this who is competent enough to provide this kind of leadership?” Pharaoh quickly realized that just like the dream, this plan was also from God. Therefore, only one who was familiar with God and in whom the Spirit of God resided needed to apply for the job. Because of his faithfulness to God, Joseph’s name was at the top of a short list of possible candidates. In fact, in Pharaoh’s eyes, his was the only name. Though the king had the dreams, Joseph was the only one to whom God had shown all this. Prudence demanded he should be the one to oversee the project. The required disposition, according to Pharaoh, was one who was discerning and wise. To him, no other person fits that profile better than Joseph.

To support Joseph’s leadership in carrying out this robust economic plan, the pharaoh endowed him with great authority and power limited only by his own throne. Joseph was given the task to oversee both the domestic affairs of the ruler’s house and the government of his people. Ultimately, Joseph was invited by the pharaoh to rule alongside him as second-in-command. He was given new clothing, a new chariot, a new position, and a new name. Joseph was given a new identity.