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Today's Blog Title: "Jacob's Journey to Egypt"
Today's Scripture Reading: Genesis 46:1-34
Today's Key Verse: Genesis 46: 2,3
With Jacob's journey to Egypt, it would began a four hundred year temporary stay away from the Land of Canaan. Jacob's decision to go to Egypt, was affirmed by the Lord's direct intervention at Beersheba, where Jacob had paused to offer sacrifices, on his journey away from the land of his fathers. In a promise that became central to the history of the Hebrews, the Lord said, "I Am God, the God of your father; do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there." Here God promises to be with His people even in a foreign land. Jacob's life was nearing its end, and God promised him, that his beloved Joseph whom he thought was dead, would be with him at his bedside. "Wow " What a promise from Almighty God to his servant Jacob. He is still with us even today, and we as faithful believers, can approach boldly before the throne of God, because of what His Son Jesus Christ did for us on the cross of Calvary.
In verses 8-27, we are given a listing of the family of Jacob. From this family, would come the nation of Israel. God's people would in His time plan, enter the Promised Land that He had promised them.
We now see in verse 28 that Jacob used Judah as the leader of the brothers. Normally the first born (Reuben) would have been expected to lead. Perhaps Reuben forfeited his birthright with his sin with Bilhah (Genesis 35:22), or perhaps Judah was showing more of a leadership ability than Reuben, as he did with his plea to Joseph in Genesis 44:30-34.
Joseph prepares his chariot and goes to Goshen to meet his father, where his family would settle in the land of Egypt. Jacob's reunion with Joseph was the crowning event of his long life. Jacob after being reunited with his long lost son says, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are still alive. Jacob would live another 17 years after his reunion with Joseph.
In the closing verses of this Chapter, we see the leadership abilities of Joseph. Joseph accomplished his goals, by showing a very respectful attitude to those in authority, by using his skills in making suggestions and his knowledge of the customs of the Egyptian people. He tells his brothers that he would go on there behalf before Pharaoh and explain the situation to him, and then tells them what they are to say to Pharaoh once they appear before him.
Today's Closing Question and Comment: "Do you trust God in all aspects of your life"
Perhaps Jacob in our story today feared going back to Egypt because God had forbidden his father Isaac at a previous time to go to Egypt. Also Abraham Jacob's grandfather had an unpleasant experience in Egypt. Despite Joseph's gifts and words, Jacob feared that what happened to his grandfather and father in Egypt would also happen to him in Egypt. We see that God then renewed his promises to Jacob and he obeys the command of the Almighty God. We as Christians today need to keep silent and listen and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit as He TEACHES US, GUIDES US, and SPEAKS TO US.
Today's Hymn: "How Long Has It Been"
How long has it been, Since you talked with the Lord
And told Him your heart's hidden secrets?
How long since you prayed?
How long since you stayed on your knees, Till the light shone through
How long has it been since your mind felt at ease?
How long since your heart knew no burden? Can you call Him friend?
How long has it been since you knew, that He cared for you?
Heavenly Father, May we each and every day come BOLDLY before your throne in prayer and supplication. May we come to You as our Heavenly Father, knowing that because of the GRACE that was bestowed upon us with the death and resurrection of Your son Jesus, that when we believe in Him you have forgiven us of our sins, and the death pentaly is no longer upon us, who are washed in the blood of the Lamb.
Amen
"When traveling in your Egypt, don't lose sight of the land God has promised you"
Today's Daily Bible Verse at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ is from 1 John 4:9-11
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord with Gladness. Love God More Today and remember that when you have a spiritual defeat in your life that yells out, "I CAN"T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Jacob's Journey to Egypt"
Today's Scripture Reading: Genesis 46:1-34
Today's Key Verse: Genesis 46: 2,3
With Jacob's journey to Egypt, it would began a four hundred year temporary stay away from the Land of Canaan. Jacob's decision to go to Egypt, was affirmed by the Lord's direct intervention at Beersheba, where Jacob had paused to offer sacrifices, on his journey away from the land of his fathers. In a promise that became central to the history of the Hebrews, the Lord said, "I Am God, the God of your father; do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there." Here God promises to be with His people even in a foreign land. Jacob's life was nearing its end, and God promised him, that his beloved Joseph whom he thought was dead, would be with him at his bedside. "Wow " What a promise from Almighty God to his servant Jacob. He is still with us even today, and we as faithful believers, can approach boldly before the throne of God, because of what His Son Jesus Christ did for us on the cross of Calvary.
In verses 8-27, we are given a listing of the family of Jacob. From this family, would come the nation of Israel. God's people would in His time plan, enter the Promised Land that He had promised them.
We now see in verse 28 that Jacob used Judah as the leader of the brothers. Normally the first born (Reuben) would have been expected to lead. Perhaps Reuben forfeited his birthright with his sin with Bilhah (Genesis 35:22), or perhaps Judah was showing more of a leadership ability than Reuben, as he did with his plea to Joseph in Genesis 44:30-34.
Joseph prepares his chariot and goes to Goshen to meet his father, where his family would settle in the land of Egypt. Jacob's reunion with Joseph was the crowning event of his long life. Jacob after being reunited with his long lost son says, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are still alive. Jacob would live another 17 years after his reunion with Joseph.
In the closing verses of this Chapter, we see the leadership abilities of Joseph. Joseph accomplished his goals, by showing a very respectful attitude to those in authority, by using his skills in making suggestions and his knowledge of the customs of the Egyptian people. He tells his brothers that he would go on there behalf before Pharaoh and explain the situation to him, and then tells them what they are to say to Pharaoh once they appear before him.
Today's Closing Question and Comment: "Do you trust God in all aspects of your life"
Perhaps Jacob in our story today feared going back to Egypt because God had forbidden his father Isaac at a previous time to go to Egypt. Also Abraham Jacob's grandfather had an unpleasant experience in Egypt. Despite Joseph's gifts and words, Jacob feared that what happened to his grandfather and father in Egypt would also happen to him in Egypt. We see that God then renewed his promises to Jacob and he obeys the command of the Almighty God. We as Christians today need to keep silent and listen and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit as He TEACHES US, GUIDES US, and SPEAKS TO US.
Today's Hymn: "How Long Has It Been"
How long has it been, Since you talked with the Lord
And told Him your heart's hidden secrets?
How long since you prayed?
How long since you stayed on your knees, Till the light shone through
How long has it been since your mind felt at ease?
How long since your heart knew no burden? Can you call Him friend?
How long has it been since you knew, that He cared for you?
Heavenly Father, May we each and every day come BOLDLY before your throne in prayer and supplication. May we come to You as our Heavenly Father, knowing that because of the GRACE that was bestowed upon us with the death and resurrection of Your son Jesus, that when we believe in Him you have forgiven us of our sins, and the death pentaly is no longer upon us, who are washed in the blood of the Lamb.
Amen
"When traveling in your Egypt, don't lose sight of the land God has promised you"
Today's Daily Bible Verse at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ is from 1 John 4:9-11
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord with Gladness. Love God More Today and remember that when you have a spiritual defeat in your life that yells out, "I CAN"T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
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