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PERFORMANCE REFLECTS CHARACTER
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Genesis 49:13-27
Psalm 46
Be thankful for all things.
PERFORMANCE REFLECTS CHARACTER
5. Zebulun was the only son whose geographic inheritance was predicted, indicating an adventurous seafaring spirit. His territory was to include the famous sea-ports, Tyre and Zidon, on the Mediterranean coast.
6. Issachar was the symbol of spiritual weakness and failure to trust God. Not subduing the Canaanites, they became their servants.
7. Dan received a twofold assessment: (i) He would be a judge to lead his tribe northward to Laish. (ii) Though small, yet success was his. So Dan won an inheritance in the northern territory.
8. Gad was to suffer defeat before final victory.
9. Asher’s lot was the rich and fertile coast northward from Carmel.
10. Naphtali was to be fruitful, and also successful in war.
11. Joseph deserved and received the largest and most extensive blessing. As a “fruitful bough,” Joseph had proved useful and productive even in the face of extreme adversity. Enemies and afflictions did not prevent God from perfecting His purpose in his life. By God’s grace, he maintained his integrity and composure through every trial, no matter how difficult. For Joseph, the future was assured. Why? Because the “…God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb: The blessings of thy father… they shall be on the head of Joseph…” (Gen 49:25-26).
12. Benjamin was given a portrait of aggressive activity, both morning and evening, with exploits attended by victory.
In these blessings, we see strong indications of God’s redemptive purpose to be effected in the future of the nation-to-be.
THOUGHT: (Read Psalm 127:1.)
PRAYER: Father, take charge of every aspect of my life.