Genesis 46:26 All those who went to Egypt with Jacob—those who were his direct descendants, not counting his sons’ wives—numbered sixty-six persons.
Loving Father, Help us to remember 2 Peter 3:8 “With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” Sometimes it may take a while for Your plan to become clear, but You’re always in control and You love us fiercely. Thank You for the reminder today that You are the God of miracles, the God of the unexpected.
Genesis 46:27 With the two sons who had been born to Joseph in Egypt, the members of Jacob’s family, which went to Egypt, were seventy in all.
Holy Creator, It is so easy to get complacent, to think we know what we are doing, what You are doing, especially if it takes a while. Sometimes we have no idea what You are doing. In those times, help us to remember Who You are and Who You are to us. You are the God of miracles, the God of the unexpected.
Genesis 46:28-29 Now Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in the region of Goshen, Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.
Precious Savior, Your will is not ours. Your way is not ours. Help us to remember that Your ways are far beyond anything we could imagine (Is 55:8). Help us not to limit You, not to doubt You, even when it takes a while, even when Your way looks nothing like we had hoped or imagined. Help us to trust You. Always. Amen.
Genesis 46:30 Israel said to Joseph, “Now I am ready to die, since I have seen for myself that you are still alive.”
Have a blessed day.