Many years of and preceded Joseph’s elevation to . “ when properly handled, can shape a life for ” (Charles Swindoll) We may know God’s time is at hand when: (R. T. Kendall) When we have come utterly to the end of our own . When God does a work completely outside . When God works successfully at the precise point we have . When someone your case without you opening your mouth. When God reaches us where we are without any on our part. His (Genesis 41:33-36) Genesis 15:12-14; 50:20 In these verses he gave the but did not realize he was the ! His (Genesis 41:37-41) Discovering one's spiritual gift involves: In Peter Drucker's book, "Management Tasks, Responsibilities & Practices, “1,300 senior executives were questioned: 71% listed first among major traits needed for business success.” His (Genesis 41:42-45) Six areas of prestigious elevation: Control Authority Prestige Privilege Power Position His (Genesis 41:46-49; 53-57) (Genesis 41:46-49) (Genesis 41:53-57) His (Genesis 41:50-52) "Not every man can carry a full cup. Sudden frequently leads to and a . The most exacting test of all to survive is " (J. Oswald Sanders) He forgot his (Past) - Manasseh He remembered his (Future) - Ephraim "I've never met a person who truly understood and embraced who also continued to hold a " (Charles Swindoll) "Now it is that those who have been given a trust must prove " (I Corinthians 4:2) "I thank him who has given me , Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me , appointing me to his " (I Timothy 1:12)