A young man began serving in the church parking lot. Every week he was faithful in that responsibility. After a while his faithfulness became apparent to everyone, and eventually he was made the “parking lot captain.” The next week he showed up with a uniform, a bullhorn, and a huge flashlight that looked like a prop from a Star Wars movie. He had been given greater power and authority, and that parking lot was now his place of responsibility!

Genesis 41 tells the story of how Joseph stepped into greater power and authority when he was called from the dungeon to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams. At that time Joseph had been in prison for 12 years, and it had been 2 full years since he had interpreted the dreams for the butler and the baker. But things were about to change.

Not only did Joseph give Pharaoh the interpretation of his dreams, he also told him how to prepare for the coming years of famine (Genesis 41:25–36). Joseph’s advice was so full of wisdom it caused Pharaoh to conclude that he must be filled with the Spirit of God.

Pharaoh gave Joseph his signet ring, which represented his rights and authority as the ruler of Egypt. He clothed Joseph in fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck, representing the riches that Joseph would now enjoy. He also had Joseph ride in his chariot, with people crying out, “Bow the knee!” as he went by—which represented the royal position in which Joseph now stood. He had the three Rs—rights, riches, and royalty. Now, that’s power!

Like Joseph, your destiny will come. Stay faithful and don’t give up hope! It may be 10, 15, or 20 years—and then, in a single day, God can suddenly change everything about your circumstances! God can bless you and put you into your destiny.