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Today's Blog Title: "Joseph's Brothers Return with Benjamin"
Today's Scripture Reading: Genesis 43:1-34
Today's Key Verse: Genesis 43:30: "Now his heart yearned for his brother; so Joseph made haste and sought somewhere to weep. And he went into his chamber and wept there."
As this Chapter opens, we see that the grain that the brothers had bought in Egypt, is now running out. Jacob was determined that Benjamin not be taken down into Egypt. But, the harshness of the prolonged famine, eventually undermined Jacob's resolve. Now with the grain gone, Jacob realizes that he must now deal with having to send Benjamin to Egypt with his brothers to buy more food. Jacob then tells them to double the money this time so that they could pay back the original amount.
Jacob then blames his sons, for telling the Egyptian there was still another brother. His sons tell him that they were simply answering the questions that he was asking. Judah promised that he would keep Benjamin safe. Judah had made big changes in his attitude since we saw him in Genesis 38:1 where he had left the family. Now instead of leaving his family, he was protecting his younger brother and he was concerned about his fathers welfare.
Jacob realizes now, that there is no other choise except to send Benjamin, to Egypt with his brothers. The brothers were welcomed back into Egypt with an invitation to the Governor's house, and Joseph continued to disguise his identify.
When they arrive at Joseph's house the brothers were surprised. The last time, they were treated as spies and criminals and now they were invited to Joseph's house. Simeon is now brought back to them, and Joseph's servant brings them water, and they wash there feet. In verse 26, we now see that the brothers bow down to Joesph for the second time, just as his dreams as a boy had predicted.
Benjamin had not been part of the earlier conspiracy against Joseph. The relationship between Joseph and his younger brother was close. Just the sight of Benjamin forced him to withdraw to an inner chamber to weep in yearning for his brother. Then he washed his face and proceeded with his disguise.
The brothers were treated to a bountiful, merry feast that astonished the brothers, because of the fact that they were treated with great honor. Joesph continues to maintain his disguise by following the Egyptian custom of eating at a table separate from the Hebrews. The brothers must have been surprised, and unsettled that they had been seated according to their ages. At the close of Chapter 43, we see that Benjamin's servings was 5 times more as any of the other brothers, and as Joseph and his brothers drank and ate, the brothers still had no clue that the Egyptian official in front of them, was there brother.
Closing Question and Comment: "How well do you know how to forgive?" In today's story, Judah accepted full responsibility for Benjamin's safety. He did not know what that might mean for him, but he was determined to carry it out. In the end , we will see in Chapter 44, that it was Judah's stirring words to Joseph, that finally caused him to break down, and reveal himself to his brothers. Accepting and fulfilling responsibilities is difficult, but it builds character and confidence, earns other's respect, and motives us to complete our work. When you have be given an assignment to do, or a responsibility to fulfill, commit yourself to seeing it through, so that others may Jesus in You.
Through You the bind will see, Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise, Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees, Through You my heart scream
I am free
I am free to run, I am free to dance
I am free to live for You, I am free.
Heavenly Father, Grant us the ability to forgive others just as You have forgiven us. Help us in completing the assignments and responsibilities that are assigned to us to the best of our ability. Help us to remember that you O Lord are at work in every detail of our life's.
Amen
"God offers His promises to give us hope, especially in the darkest seasons of our lives".
Catherine Martin (from her Book "A Woman's Walk In Grace")
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace, Serve the Lord with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual defeat yells, "I Can't",
God whispers, "BUT I CAN'.
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Joseph's Brothers Return with Benjamin"
Today's Scripture Reading: Genesis 43:1-34
Today's Key Verse: Genesis 43:30: "Now his heart yearned for his brother; so Joseph made haste and sought somewhere to weep. And he went into his chamber and wept there."
As this Chapter opens, we see that the grain that the brothers had bought in Egypt, is now running out. Jacob was determined that Benjamin not be taken down into Egypt. But, the harshness of the prolonged famine, eventually undermined Jacob's resolve. Now with the grain gone, Jacob realizes that he must now deal with having to send Benjamin to Egypt with his brothers to buy more food. Jacob then tells them to double the money this time so that they could pay back the original amount.
Jacob then blames his sons, for telling the Egyptian there was still another brother. His sons tell him that they were simply answering the questions that he was asking. Judah promised that he would keep Benjamin safe. Judah had made big changes in his attitude since we saw him in Genesis 38:1 where he had left the family. Now instead of leaving his family, he was protecting his younger brother and he was concerned about his fathers welfare.
Jacob realizes now, that there is no other choise except to send Benjamin, to Egypt with his brothers. The brothers were welcomed back into Egypt with an invitation to the Governor's house, and Joseph continued to disguise his identify.
When they arrive at Joseph's house the brothers were surprised. The last time, they were treated as spies and criminals and now they were invited to Joseph's house. Simeon is now brought back to them, and Joseph's servant brings them water, and they wash there feet. In verse 26, we now see that the brothers bow down to Joesph for the second time, just as his dreams as a boy had predicted.
Benjamin had not been part of the earlier conspiracy against Joseph. The relationship between Joseph and his younger brother was close. Just the sight of Benjamin forced him to withdraw to an inner chamber to weep in yearning for his brother. Then he washed his face and proceeded with his disguise.
The brothers were treated to a bountiful, merry feast that astonished the brothers, because of the fact that they were treated with great honor. Joesph continues to maintain his disguise by following the Egyptian custom of eating at a table separate from the Hebrews. The brothers must have been surprised, and unsettled that they had been seated according to their ages. At the close of Chapter 43, we see that Benjamin's servings was 5 times more as any of the other brothers, and as Joseph and his brothers drank and ate, the brothers still had no clue that the Egyptian official in front of them, was there brother.
Closing Question and Comment: "How well do you know how to forgive?" In today's story, Judah accepted full responsibility for Benjamin's safety. He did not know what that might mean for him, but he was determined to carry it out. In the end , we will see in Chapter 44, that it was Judah's stirring words to Joseph, that finally caused him to break down, and reveal himself to his brothers. Accepting and fulfilling responsibilities is difficult, but it builds character and confidence, earns other's respect, and motives us to complete our work. When you have be given an assignment to do, or a responsibility to fulfill, commit yourself to seeing it through, so that others may Jesus in You.
Through You the bind will see, Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise, Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees, Through You my heart scream
I am free
I am free to run, I am free to dance
I am free to live for You, I am free.
Heavenly Father, Grant us the ability to forgive others just as You have forgiven us. Help us in completing the assignments and responsibilities that are assigned to us to the best of our ability. Help us to remember that you O Lord are at work in every detail of our life's.
Amen
"God offers His promises to give us hope, especially in the darkest seasons of our lives".
Catherine Martin (from her Book "A Woman's Walk In Grace")
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace, Serve the Lord with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual defeat yells, "I Can't",
God whispers, "BUT I CAN'.
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
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