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JOSEPH, A NOBLE FATHER
OCTOBER 17
Genesis 41:50-52
JOSEPH, A NOBLE FATHER
God blessed Joseph with two sons. It was during the seven years of plenty, Joseph became the father of two sons named Manasseh and Ephraim. The name Manasseh reminded Joseph that God had made him forget his toil as a slave and his sadness at being torn away from his father’s house. When Ephraim was born, Joseph was reminded of God’s wonderful blessing in the land of his affliction, for that is what the name "Ephraim" means. Joseph chose names for his son to reflect God’s goodness and continuous presence with him throughout his days.
Whenever Joseph looked at his two sons, he was grateful to God. God had sustained him through his affliction and delivered him from his sufferings – the ill treatment from his unkind brothers, separation from his loving father and homeland, his slavery and his imprisonment because of a false accusation. He trusted God during his affliction and now blessed with a family of his own, political power and riches, he continued to trust God.
Joseph saw that both affliction and blessings come from God. When Christians suffer for God without complaining, God will bless them and make them fruitful. God rewards those who stand steadfast in the midst of suffering and hardship, as Joseph did. The most fruitful experience for a Christian is the close relationship we can have with God, our heavenly Father.
What do you think were some of the things that Joseph, as a good father, would have done? Write Yes against the statements that you agree with.
1. Pray for his family daily.
2. Thank God for giving him a wife and children.
3. Let them relax more and work less.
4. Bring them up to fear God.
5. Teach them right from wrong.
6. Discipline them when they are disobedient.
7. Let them do what they like.
Thought: Godly parents make the most wonderful parents.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, grant my parents or caretakers wisdom and grace to care and nurture my family. Make me good and obedient. Help me to appreciate their love for me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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Genesis 41:50-52
JOSEPH, A NOBLE FATHER
God blessed Joseph with two sons. It was during the seven years of plenty, Joseph became the father of two sons named Manasseh and Ephraim. The name Manasseh reminded Joseph that God had made him forget his toil as a slave and his sadness at being torn away from his father’s house. When Ephraim was born, Joseph was reminded of God’s wonderful blessing in the land of his affliction, for that is what the name "Ephraim" means. Joseph chose names for his son to reflect God’s goodness and continuous presence with him throughout his days.
Whenever Joseph looked at his two sons, he was grateful to God. God had sustained him through his affliction and delivered him from his sufferings – the ill treatment from his unkind brothers, separation from his loving father and homeland, his slavery and his imprisonment because of a false accusation. He trusted God during his affliction and now blessed with a family of his own, political power and riches, he continued to trust God.
Joseph saw that both affliction and blessings come from God. When Christians suffer for God without complaining, God will bless them and make them fruitful. God rewards those who stand steadfast in the midst of suffering and hardship, as Joseph did. The most fruitful experience for a Christian is the close relationship we can have with God, our heavenly Father.
What do you think were some of the things that Joseph, as a good father, would have done? Write Yes against the statements that you agree with.
1. Pray for his family daily.
2. Thank God for giving him a wife and children.
3. Let them relax more and work less.
4. Bring them up to fear God.
5. Teach them right from wrong.
6. Discipline them when they are disobedient.
7. Let them do what they like.
Thought: Godly parents make the most wonderful parents.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, grant my parents or caretakers wisdom and grace to care and nurture my family. Make me good and obedient. Help me to appreciate their love for me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Posted in Junior