Joseph: A Caring Leader
What did Pharaoh see in Joseph that revealed his leadership qualities?
When Joseph not only interpreted Pharaoh's dreams correctly but also suggested that
certain course of action should be taken, i.e. that Pharaoh should appoint someone to lead the country, it became clear to
Pharaoh that Joseph was the obvious choice for the job.
When Joseph was in jail and saw the butler and baker depressed because they had disturbing dreams, he
asked them what was bothering them and whether he could help. Even though Joseph was in trouble himself, he cared about
their plight and did something about it. Later on, when he was appointed viceroy, he was in charge of feeding everyone
during the famine and would not eat until everyone else was fed first. This trait was evident in Joseph when he
stood before Pharaoh, and that's why he was chosen as viceroy!
We all have areas that we are in charge of, our families, or committees, or businesses. We exhibit signs
of leadership by how we take care of those we are responsible for. The more we are concerned and devoted to others, the
more we show signs of leadership!
