Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. Exodus 1:8 One day the deeds we do on earth will be forgotten on earth, but those we do for the Lord will be remembered in eternity. Life in Egypt moved on. Joseph and his brothers passed away, but their familiesContinue reading “The deeds we do for the world are fleeting but those we do for the Lord are eternal”
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Miracles Happen when we are Least Expecting them.
Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your children too.” Genesis 48:11 Here’s a quick synopsis of Joseph’s life: Joseph is born to Rachel, Jacob’s first love; Joseph is the favored son with the special coat out of the 12 brothers; JosephContinue reading “Miracles Happen when we are Least Expecting them.”
Recognizing the Reason
Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presents. Then Joseph said to his brothers, “come close to me.” When they have done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you soldContinue reading “Recognizing the Reason”
Taking Responsibility for the Future by Learning from the Past
Now then, please let your servant remain here as my Lord’s slave in place of the boy, and let the boy return with his brothers. How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No! Do not let me see the misery that would come on my father. GenesisContinue reading “Taking Responsibility for the Future by Learning from the Past”
For every circumstance there is an opportunity to Glorify God.
http://www.instagram.com/tv/CKYlNg9hw_C/ Joseph found himself in multiple hard circumstances, but in every one he chose to be noble, respectful, and honoring to God. And every time, God chose to bless him in the circumstance. We have a choice, what will you choose? * Romans 8 and Genesis 38-40
Which came first: Pride or The Fall
So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe – the ornate robe he was wearing – and they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was no water in it. Genesis 37:23-24 Pride definitely came before the fall. Let me first say, we allContinue reading “Which came first: Pride or The Fall”
Transformation in the Trial
So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touch the socket of Jacob‘s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. Then the man said, “let me go, for it is daybreak.” But JacobContinue reading “Transformation in the Trial”
When our Self is seeking Happiness but our Soul is searching for Joy
Then Leah said, “How happy I am! The women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher.” Genesis 30:13 People, things, events, careers, even activities may bring us momentary Happiness, but Forever Joy comes only from the Lord. Leah and Rachel, sisters, sister wives…nothing in this matrimony situation could be good. Not only isContinue reading “When our Self is seeking Happiness but our Soul is searching for Joy”
Remembering the God Moments
Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it. He called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz.” Genesis 28:18-19 Have you ever had those moments in your life when you knowContinue reading “Remembering the God Moments”
Don’t sell your soul for a bowl of soup.
“Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.” “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” Genesis 25:31-32 Isaac and Rebecca had troubles having children, but Isaac prayed for his wife and Rebekah delivered twin boys when Isaac was 60. Having twins, I fully understand that some twins canContinue reading “Don’t sell your soul for a bowl of soup.”