The Best of the Land

 Scripture:

“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan, and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you can enjoy the fat of the land.’” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

When Joseph finally revealed himself to his brothers, everyone was astonished. Pharaoh, not only decided to bless Joseph’s family, but to give them the best of the land of Egypt to live in until the famine was over. Even during a famine, God supernaturally brought Jacob and his descendants to Egypt and gave them the best land in Egypt to dwell in. 

Application:

God takes good care of His people! He has ways of providing for us that we can’t even think of. God was working years and years on a plan for Israel and his family to be provided for and to have the best of the land of Egypt during a famine in Israel. We must be reminded that nothing goes unnoticed by God. It is no surprise to Him when we lose a job, walk through loss, grief, difficult times, etc. When we feel like things are going bad and we are going into a famine, we must remember that God has been working on our blessing and deliverance for years ahead of that time. If we trust Him, He will bring us into the best of the land.

Prayer:

Father, You are so good to Your children! You are faithful and have been working in my life to align me with Your blessings for longer than I can imagine. Help me to trust You more each day. Teach me to walk in complete obedience and to do Your will at all times, knowing that You have my back Speak to me and show me things to come. Prepare me for what You have for me.

Yours,

Jeff