Two years had passed since what may have been Joseph’s greatest opportunity to be released from prison. The cupbearer had forgotten Joseph. But God doesn’t forget us. One day, Joseph was summoned from prison. The cupbearer remembered after all, and Joseph was to appear before Pharaoh to interpret his dream.

Joseph then shared God’s interpretation of the dream. Joseph did what Pharaoh asked of him, and then he continued. In a bold move, the Hebrew slave offered counsel to the king of Egypt. Pharaoh didn’t bring Joseph in for his advice. But Joseph offered a solution to Pharaoh’s problem rather than just describing the problem – presumably with wisdom God gave him.

God has sent Christ-followers to live on mission for Him in our culture. Our role is like Joseph’s – we are to be prophetic voices pointing people to coming judgment. At the same time, we are called on to provide the answer – the Gospel – that people need to trust in to be delivered from that judgment.

• What opportunities has God given you to share the Gospel with boldness? How can you use those opportunities this week?