Central themes of the Joseph narrative are prominently featured in this text. Now at age 39, Joseph is able to clearly see the precise & sovereign handiwork ordering his life circumstances for the higher good and the glory of God. Suspense has been building in the account toward this moment of resolution, redemption, and reconciliation. The messianic ascendency of Joseph is revealed to his brothers along with its purpose. The providence of God as the superintending engineer of all human action and reality is powerfully displayed in this narrative. The theology of Joseph's testimony reappears in chapter 50:19-21 at the passing of his father Jacob and again in Acts 7:9-14 as Stephen preaches his great martyr sermon on redemption history. Why did God ordain and order the trying and dramatic events of Joseph's storied biography? The 'why' question is answered in chapter 45. Certainly the answer was never so clear in the all the prior years of Joseph's life as it was at this moment. Faith gives way to fulfillment as the events of Genesis unfold.