Today's Reading: Genesis 48
What a joy it is to
receive unexpected blessings!
Here Jacob (also
known as Israel) takes a moment to reflect upon his unexpected blessings – his grandsons
Ephraim and Manasseh, who were the sons of Joseph. In this verse, Jacob
declares that he had never imagined to see Joseph again, let alone Joseph's
children. He is blessed that God had miraculously allowed him to see not only
Joseph but his grandchildren as well. You can almost see the giant grin on
Jacob’s face as he realizes the magnitude of his blessings.
One way this verse
can apply to us is as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the unexpected ways
He can work in our lives. Just as Jacob did not expect to see Joseph's
children, we may encounter surprises or unexpected blessings in our own lives.
We can trust that God is in control and that He has a plan for us, even when
things do not go according to our expectations.
This verse also highlights
the importance of family and the joy that comes from spending time with loved
ones. We should cherish the moments we have with our family members, especially
those we may not see often, and be grateful for the relationships we have been
blessed with.
Please remember to
appreciate and enjoy the blessing of being with your children, grandchildren,
and other family members. Their presence may not be there forever. So savor every
moment with them and, like Jacob, grin from ear-to-ear as you realize the
magnitude of your blessings.
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