In Parshat Miketz we see an example of taking the chance when opportunity knocks. The Parsha starts with Pharoh's dream about 7 fat cows and 7 skinny cows. Then a second dream about 7 healthy looking ears of grain and seven thin ears grain. In both dreams the skinny or unhealthy images eat the healthy images in his dream. Pharoah is distraught and troubled what does this dream mean? He asks his advisors but not one of them could interpret the dream. Finally one of his servants Head of Cupbearer remembers that Yosef had interpreted his dream in jail. Pharoah summons Yosef to stand before him and interpret these dreams. Yosef is rushed to the palace and given a haircut, new clothing and a good shower. In front of Pharoah, Yosef interprets the dreams. You will have 7 good years that will be plentiful and then you will have 7 years of drought and desolation of crops. Why two dreams with the same message because it will happen very soon. Looking at the dreams Yosef's interpretation is very logical and makes sense. According to many commentators that is where the interpretation stops. The next part of Yosef's speech is a suggestion that Pharoah hire someone, smart who can make a plan to collect the surplus from the good years so Mitzrayim will have food through the bad years. Hint Hint He is talking about himself. Hire me to manage the project. This was a bold move by Yosef. It is not easy to see in the dreams where there is hint to hire a new officer, but Yosef took the change when the opportunity afforded itself. He was in the presence of the most powerful person in Egypt. Yosef took the chance to promote himself and it worked. He was led around the Egypt on a chariot with people calling out this is the viceroy of Egypt. This is an example for us to take the chance when the opportunity presents itself maybe this why Hashem put you in that place.
Shabbat Shalom
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