019 Genesis 48 - 50; John 12.1 - 12.36
Today we finish Genesis. The patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all flawed but all were greatly used by God. Jacob, who became Israel, gives his last instructions to his twelve sons and then, "he pulled his feet into bed, breathed his last, and was gathered to his people."
What a funeral for Jacob! There was public mourning for him for seventy days. This is from the Egyptians, a gentile nation.
The funeral is over and Joseph's brothers are concerned that Joseph may be holding a grudge. Joseph reassures them that he does not take action that is rightfully God’s. Then he utters those famous words, "Don't you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good."
God's ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. The first shall be last, up is down, sacrifice is life, these things are true and yet, are not part of the world system. Let God speak to you about His ways and thoughts. Ponder your life and let God reveal some of His mystery's of life.
One mystery that is revealed in John is the grain of wheat must die, be buried, for fruit to reproduce. Jesus was speaking of His own life that would soon be unfolded before their eyes. Think of the fruit that has sprung forth from Christ's sacrifice.
What has God used to your surprise that helped you die to yourself so fruit could be produced?
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