Gen 47:11 So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land…as Pharaoh directed.
Nothing in Genesis 47 immediately struck me as I was pondering what my Savior wanted me to reflect on in this chapter. Joseph seems to just keep doing the next right thing, providing for his family, being fair in his dealings with the Egyptians, being honest in his accountings with Pharaoh.
Gen 47:12 Joseph also provided his father and his brothers and all his father’s household with food….
And I’ll be honest, it was only after prayer for direction that He nudged my heart, whispering, “That’s My point. Be honest in your dealings with others. Show integrity. Persevere. Keep doing the next right thing, taking the next step I show you. Lean into Me. Trust Me.”
Gen 47:27 Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and were fruitful and increased greatly in number.
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this reminder that being honest, persevering with integrity, working hard—all these things are from You and can be done for You, in You, and with You. You don’t always have us trepidatiously slogging through valleys or joyously shouting from mountaintops. Many times we are just moving forward in You. Even that can be done intentionally, with focus, giving glory and honor to You, even in quiet and reserved ways. Help me to keep taking the next step in You, Lord. Help me to persevere with integrity. Draw me closer. Amen.
Gen 47:28 Jacob lived in Egypt seventeen years, and the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven.
Have a blessed day.
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