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JOSEPH’S BLESSINGS FROM GOD
OCTOBER 26
Genesis 49:22-26
JOSEPH’S BLESSINGS FROM GOD
In his last moments, Jacob gathered his sons together. Then he spoke of the prophecies for each of them, giving his blessings. For Joseph, Jacob’s blessings flowed with special love.
First, Joseph was seen as a fruitful tree with branches spread out wide. It was growing by a well which constantly supplied water. This is a picture of Joseph’s good and strong character, influencing those around him with godliness.
Joseph’s life was full of ups and downs. The "archers" in the passage who "shot at him" refers to the enemies that would make his life difficult and cause him suffering. These were seen in the cruel treatment of his brothers, the false accusation of Potipher’s wife and his imprisonment despite his innocence. However, he would triumph as God strengthened his arms. God will help him and bless him. Indeed we have seen how God gave him grace to bear his trials as a slave, bear a good testimony for Him and the gift of interpreting dreams so that he can appear before Pharaoh and be in his favour.
Thus, Joseph’s blessings will be great. They are both the blessings of heaven above, (spiritual blessings of love, joy, peace, wisdom and understanding) and blessings of the deep as the earth yields her harvest of grains and food. The blessings of the breasts and of the womb refer to many children that will come from the line of Joseph’s family. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
God has blessed all Christians with the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Write these down in the shape below as you refer to Galatians 5: 22-23.
Thought: God gives bountifully to His children.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me ever to be grateful to You for Your rich blessings. I know I’ve also been very blessed and I want to learn to be grateful. In the precious name of the Lord Jesus I ask. Amen.
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Genesis 49:22-26
JOSEPH’S BLESSINGS FROM GOD
In his last moments, Jacob gathered his sons together. Then he spoke of the prophecies for each of them, giving his blessings. For Joseph, Jacob’s blessings flowed with special love.
First, Joseph was seen as a fruitful tree with branches spread out wide. It was growing by a well which constantly supplied water. This is a picture of Joseph’s good and strong character, influencing those around him with godliness.
Joseph’s life was full of ups and downs. The "archers" in the passage who "shot at him" refers to the enemies that would make his life difficult and cause him suffering. These were seen in the cruel treatment of his brothers, the false accusation of Potipher’s wife and his imprisonment despite his innocence. However, he would triumph as God strengthened his arms. God will help him and bless him. Indeed we have seen how God gave him grace to bear his trials as a slave, bear a good testimony for Him and the gift of interpreting dreams so that he can appear before Pharaoh and be in his favour.
Thus, Joseph’s blessings will be great. They are both the blessings of heaven above, (spiritual blessings of love, joy, peace, wisdom and understanding) and blessings of the deep as the earth yields her harvest of grains and food. The blessings of the breasts and of the womb refer to many children that will come from the line of Joseph’s family. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
God has blessed all Christians with the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Write these down in the shape below as you refer to Galatians 5: 22-23.
Thought: God gives bountifully to His children.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me ever to be grateful to You for Your rich blessings. I know I’ve also been very blessed and I want to learn to be grateful. In the precious name of the Lord Jesus I ask. Amen.
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