Genesis 48:11
Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see your face, and behold, God has let me see your children as well."
Background:
Jacob has journeyed from the land of Canaan to Egypt in order to be reunited with his long-lost son Joseph, who was sold as a slave by his brothers. After selling him, Joseph’s brothers reported to Jacob that Joseph had been eaten by wild animals. Jacob immodestly tore his clothes and went into morning for his favorite son. After many years, Jacob gave up all hope of ever seeing Joseph again, but Joseph, through a series of events, had become Pharaoh’s second in command and was set in charge of all Egypt. A famine brings Jacob’s sons to Egypt looking for food, and they eventually (though a course of events that won’t be detailed here) found Joseph and the family was reunited.
God bestows so much grace on us. He gives us so many things we simply don’t deserve. In this passage, we see Jacob’s (Israel) thanks to God for giving him something he never even thought to hope for. God gave him blessings, beyond the scope of His imagination.
This is simply one example of God’s love and grace. Praise Him for His marvelous works.
4 comments:
Quite true.
Not sure that it was immodest for Israel, that is his real name, to tear his cloths. It is a common sign of morning and can be found throughout the Bible.
Christ is so gracious and I stand in awe of His mercy, grace and love!!
~S~
This is great info to know.
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