Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:14

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt.”

“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21:5‬ ‭NLT

“Then the leaders tried to arrest him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come.”
‭‭John‬ ‭7:30‬ ‭NLT

“Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“and in due time she gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, “I asked the Lord for him.””
‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭1:20‬ ‭NLT‬‬ -

“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭105:19‬ ‭NLT

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Gospels
““But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭14:28‬ ‭NLT‬‬ -

“But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions.”
‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭NLT

'He who observes the wind [and waits for all conditions to be favorable] will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap."
Ecclesiastes 11:4

Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. 35 They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. 36 This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine.”

The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. – Proverbs 20:4

“They said to Him, We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.

Then He ordered the crowds to recline on the grass; and He took the five loaves and the two fish, and, looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and blessed and broke the loaves and handed the pieces to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.”
Matthew 14:17, 19 AMPC

“Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:15-17‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. 40 You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”

Joseph in Charge of Egypt
41 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egy

“Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭6:6-8‬ ‭NLT

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

“Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.”
‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ -200‬‬‬‬

The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people’s disputes against each other. They waited before him from morning till evening. When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What are you really accomplishing here? Why are you trying to do all this alone while everyone stands around you from morning till evening?” Moses replied, “Because the people come to me to get a ruling from God. When a dispute arises, they come to me, and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling parties. I inform the people of God’s decrees and give them his instructions.” “This is not good!” Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. “You’re going to wear yourself out—and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.

But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten. They should always be available to solve the people’s common disputes, but have them bring the major cases to you. Let the leaders decide the smaller matters themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you.

Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice and followed his suggestions.

These men were always available to solve the people’s common disputes. They brought the major cases to Moses, but they took care of the smaller matters themselves.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭18:13-18, 21-22, 24, 26‬ ‭NLT‬‬ -500‬‬‬‬

Joseph collected all the food produced in those seven years of abundance in Egypt and stored it in the cities. In each city he put the food grown in the fields surrounding it. 49 Joseph stored up huge quantities of grain, like the sand of the sea; it was so much that he stopped keeping records because it was beyond measure.

“She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:15‬ ‭NLT

Ten Bridesmaids
"Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn't take enough olive oil for their lamps, buyt the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’ “But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.’ “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:2-6,7-10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected.... We will give them this responsibility.
‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭6:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬
“Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.””
‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭6:4‬ ‭NLT‬‬