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Favourable Answers Await

  • Writer: Henley Samuel
    Henley Samuel
  • Dec 7, 2025
  • 4 min read

December 07, 2025

Person in a suit pushes a large boulder uphill on a rocky slope under a dramatic, cloudy sky, conveying struggle and determination.
The challenges you face today are preparing you to provide solutions for others tomorrow.

Today, let's explore how God provides solutions when we face impossible situations. Just as He gave Joseph wisdom to interpret Pharaoh's dreams and solve Egypt's crisis, our faithful God has favorable answers waiting for every challenge you're encountering. Prepare your heart to receive divine wisdom and breakthrough solutions.


When Human Wisdom Falls Short

Sometimes we reach the end of our resources. Pharaoh had access to all the magicians and wise men in Egypt, yet none could interpret his troubling dreams. The scripture tells us:

"Now I told this to the magicians and soothsayers, but there was no one who could explain it to me." - Genesis 41:24

You may find yourself in a similar place where no one can help you, no one understands your situation, and every door seems closed. But remember, this isn't the end of your story. When human wisdom fails, divine wisdom prevails.


God's Favorable Answer Through Joseph

Joseph's response to Pharaoh reveals the heart of God's provision:

"Joseph answered Pharaoh, 'It is not in me to interpret the dream. God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.'" - Genesis 41:16

Notice Joseph didn't claim personal ability. He pointed directly to God as the source of solutions. This is our year of favorable answers. Whatever you've been waiting for, whatever question has been troubling you, God has a favorable answer prepared.

God doesn't just identify problems; He provides solutions that elevate you to your next level.

The Solution Comes With the Revelation

Joseph didn't merely interpret the dream; he provided a comprehensive solution. He explained that seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of famine, then outlined exactly how to prepare:

"So now let Pharaoh look for a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt." - Genesis 41:33

True prophetic insight doesn't just reveal challenges, it provides God's strategy for overcoming them. When God shows you what's coming, He also equips you with wisdom to navigate it successfully.


Every Problem is an Opportunity

Consider this perspective: every job, every role, every calling is essentially about problem-solving. Plumbers solve water issues, restaurants solve hunger, cleaners solve mess. The bigger the problem you can solve, the greater your impact and reward.

Joseph solved a problem not just for Pharaoh, but for all of Egypt and the surrounding nations during a worldwide famine. Your challenges aren't meant to defeat you, they're opportunities for God to demonstrate His wisdom through you.

When you solve problems through God's wisdom, you don't just advance, you become a solution for others.

From Pit to Palace Through Problems

Joseph's journey from the pit to Pharaoh's palace teaches us that our greatest setbacks can become setups for our greatest comebacks. The very dreams that caused his brothers to reject him eventually positioned him to save nations.

Your dreams and visions may have caused opposition, discouragement, or even betrayal. But if you hold onto God's promises, they will ultimately position you where you need to stand. The problems you face today are preparing you for the solutions you'll provide tomorrow.


Conclusion

Don't run from your problems, run to God with them. He has favorable answers waiting for every impossible situation you're facing. Just as Joseph stood before Pharaoh with divine wisdom, you can stand confidently knowing that God will provide solutions that not only elevate you but bless many others through you. Your breakthrough is coming, and it will be more favorable than you can imagine.


Reflect on This

  1. What seemingly impossible situation in your life needs God's favorable answer right now?

  2. How might the problems you're currently facing be preparing you to help others in similar situations?


Prayer

Heavenly Father, I thank You that You have favorable answers for every challenge I face. Just as You gave Joseph wisdom to solve Pharaoh's crisis, I receive Your divine solutions for my circumstances. I declare that this is my year of favorable answers. You are shifting me from problems to solutions, from setbacks to setups, from the pit to the palace. I trust Your wisdom over human understanding and believe You are positioning me to be a blessing to others. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Key Takeaways

  • When human wisdom fails, God's divine wisdom provides favorable answers to impossible situations.

  • True prophetic insight includes both revelation of challenges and God's strategy for overcoming them.

  • Problems are opportunities for God to demonstrate His wisdom and elevate you to your next level.

  • The challenges you face today are preparing you to provide solutions for others tomorrow.

  • Holding onto God's promises through opposition will ultimately position you where you need to stand.


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