Have you ever wondered why Joseph didn't negotiate when he was brought before pharaoh?

Why did Joseph not use the occasion to bargain with the king- his freedom for pharaoh's request?
Ordinarily, following his unjust imprisonment one would have expected Joseph to bring up the subject of his release but as much as he decided to be released, he didn't bring it up, instead his reply was:
"It is not in me, God will give pharaoh an answer"
(Gen 41:16)
His first concern was not his own pay but God's glory and to provide solution, no wonder he did not stop at interpreting pharaoh's dream but providing solutions as an administrator.
... hmm this indicates that negotiation or gain shouldn't always be the first call, rather meeting the needs of people and efficient service delivery.
The rewards Joseph got was mind blowing : the vizier of Egypt (prime minister) which is the second most influential person after pharaoh.
Many of us have lost future contracts worth billions because we wanted few gains of thousands, others have lost wonderful husbands or wives because they wanted to instant gratification from boyfriends and female friends.

So the next time you get a chance to do a Job, execute a project or be involved in a lifetime event don't be in a rush to negotiate your profit or make so much gain. Instead focus on the quality service delivery or meeting a desired need and like Joseph you could become the Vizier of the international projects, you could be rewarded with a much more...
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Joseph was more mindful of fulfilling destiny than monetary gain.
He was rewarded with fame and riches.

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