Genesis 42:1 When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you just keep looking at each other?”
Genesis is such a long, winding book, that I sometimes forget that the Jacob we are discussing here is the one who worked for Laban to earn Rachel, was tricked into marrying Leah, had two concubines and a whole lot of children. Those children are the ones who sold Joseph into slavery. Joseph and Benjamin are the children of Jacob’s favorite wife, Rachel.
Genesis 42:2 He continued, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.”
And I am thankful once again that even though I sometimes lose the thread–forget where I started, forget what I’m working for, forget so much that came before–God never does. He is the same “yesterday, today, and forever” (Heb 13:8). Thank You, Jesus.
Genesis 42:3 Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.
Precious Savior, Thank You for Your sovereignty and wisdom in my life. Thank You that even though I sometimes forget, You never do. Guard me, guide me, lead me. Thank You. Amen.
Genesis 42:4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him.
Have a blessed day.