- Genesis 47 Daily DEVO Then Joseph brought in Jacob his father and stood him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. Genesis 47:7 – It’s stunning that it’s Jacob that blesses Pharaoh and not the other way around. I mean who’s the one who has anything to bless with? While Pharaoh had the food, land, and power, Jacob had the blessing of God to share. As we see later in the chapter, food, land, and power are great, but so temporary. They never are enough in themselves, yet our world is going after them. For you today, take note what really has the power to give life. The wealth of the world or a relationship with God? One is good, but the other is eternal. Settle in your life that God is better than the wealth of the world. While wealth holds power and influence, God holds the world. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac- Daily DEVO 527
- And when the money was all spent in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our money is gone.” And Joseph answered, “Give your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your livestock, if your money is gone.” Genesis 47:15-16 – Don’t give up when you still have provision with you. Here the people were ready to give up and die because they had no more money to buy food. They settled their story was over because they had no more money. While it was true they were out of money, they weren’t out of everything. They still had their livestock, their lands, and even themselves to give. While of course it wasn’t ideal that they had to give up all that to Egypt, we see they actually had more with them to help them keep going than they first thought. You as well may feel like you have given your last ____ and have nothing left to give, but are you truly without? If you’re in that season, here are a few things you still have: a loving Heavenly Father, salvation, air to breathe, a beautiful night sky, peaceful sunsets, church family, God’s written Word, and if needed coffee with me. While me reminding you of those things doesn’t take the severity of your pain away my hope is to just open your eyes a little to the truth you still have provision in your story when it feels like you have none. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1848
- And they said, “You have saved our lives; may it please my lord, we will be servants to Pharaoh.” Genesis 47:25 – As we read through this chapter, it is clearly seen that the famine Jospeh foretold would come certainly came. Its reach was far and severe. Due to it lasting so long, eventually even the food bought by the people ran out, so they had to buy more food from Pharoah. Eventually that food ran out, then their money ran out, so they sold their livestock, land, and even themselves as servants to Pharoah to purchase food. While certainly not an ideal situation for any to be in, let’s look at the end result. People’s lives were saved from famine, Pharoah’s kingdom grew, and Joseph’s family was well taken care of. Because Joseph followed God and worked hard, we see the end result being lives saved. Whatever role you carry today, let the life of Joseph be an encouragement to you to give your best in that role. You may work in a crummy job, but do you absolute best there. You may feel like your efforts have no impact on anything, but regardless give your all there. Whether it was in prison or in Pharoah’s throne room, Joseph did his work well as if working unto the Lord, and the result was lives being saved. God can do amazing things through the work we do for Him. Even if it is just one life that turns to the Lord after a lifetime of us serving the Lord, that one life is worth it. Serve the Lord today in gladness and excellence, wherever He may have you today, for today you are working for Him for His purpose of saving lives and bringing Him glory. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2853
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