Read: Gen. 46-47
God assures Jacob that he is doing the right thing by moving to Egypt. He promises to bring his people back to their land in Canaan one day.
After Joseph and Jacob’s touching reunion, Joseph took his father to meet the Pharaoh. Joseph asked the Pharaoh for the land of Goshen for his family to live in. He knew the king would give it to him since they looked down on shepherds and wouldn’t want to have them in the palace. It was perfect. In the midst of a famine, Joseph’s family was fed from the kings supply, lived in the best land and didn’t have to associate with the evils of Egypt. This is a picture of those who live as overcomers. It doesn’t matter what the economy is if you are in God’s economy. You will be well fed, provided for with the best and under God’s protection. The people of Egypt had to give their money, land, and lives as servants just to buy bread. Bread was free in Goshen.
As Jacob grew close to his death he made Joseph promise to bury him in the family burying place. He wanted to spend his afterlife with his family. Joseph promised to do it.
Lord, may we live in the land of Goshen totally trusting You.
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