Joseph a Spokesman for God

When but a lad, Joseph was given prophetic dreams regarding future events in the history of his father’s family. (See Gen.AGP 42.5

37:5-10.) Later, while being unjustly held in an Egyptian prison, the providence of God led the king of Egypt to call upon Joseph to interpret dreams that greatly troubled him. Before the king related his dreams, Joseph directed his mind to the true God, as the One from whom the wisdom must come to make known the meaning of the dream. He said: “It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Genesis 41:16.AGP 43.1

The interpretation was so clear and convincing that the king acknowledged that Joseph was “a man in whom the Spirit of God is.” “Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art.” Genesis 41:38, 39. Concerning Joseph’s place in the line of human agents through whom God spoke in ancient times, this has been written:AGP 43.2

“Called from a dungeon, a servant of captives, a prey of ingratitude and malice, Joseph proved true to his allegiance to the God of heaven. And all Egypt marveled at the wisdom of the man whom God instructed.” Testimonies for the Church 6:219.