Without faith, we cannot wait patiently for God’s time.

Joseph was unjustly accused and imprisoned,

where he served the chief cupbearer and the chief baker of the king of Egypt.

After they had been in custody for some time,

both officials had dreams on the same night.

God enabled Joseph to interpret their dreams:

the chief cupbearer was restored to his position, but he forgot about Joseph.

Two full years later, Pharaoh had a dream,

prompting the cupbearer to remember Joseph and speak of him to Pharaoh.

Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream,

and ultimately, he became the governor of Egypt

(Genesis 39:6-41:41).

At the age of 17, Joseph (37:2) was hated by his brothers (vv. 4-5, 8),

sold as a slave to Egypt (vv. 28, 36), falsely accused, and imprisoned

for a considerable amount of time (40:4).

Finally, at the age of 30, he became the governor of Egypt (41:46).

After 13 years, Joseph rose to this position.

Without faith, we cannot endure and wait for God's timing.

God exalts His faithful servants at the right time

and in His own way to fulfill His purpose of salvation (45:5, 7).