Good Morning “Trusters of Gods Sovereignty.” Today we begin the book of Exodus - a literal story of Gods sovereignty.  Chapter 1The nation of Israel, all the descendants of Jacob, are in Egypt.  A new Pharaoh comes into power.  In order to understand why the treatment of Israel changed we need a little Egyptian history.  The pharaoh that Joseph served under that welcomed Israel was a product of th...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Hold No Grudge.”  Today we finish the Book of Genesis with chapter 50.Jacob is dead, and Joseph has promised to bury him in the promised land with their ancestors.  Joseph knows the journey is long so he orders physicians to embalm him.  It’s interesting to note here that embalming was typically done by Egyptian Priests, but Joseph, demonstrating further obedience to God; o...  Read More

Good Morning “Intent on Receiving Gods Blessing.”  Jacob / Israel is about to die - so as was customary he draws his sons and begins to bless them.  The Lord spoke prophetically through the patriarchs in that day.  Rather than proceeding in birth order Israel addresses each son according to their birth mother.  Despite Israel’s blessing Joseph with the “double portion” through his sons, Joseph is ...  Read More

Good Morning “Submitting to The Word of The Lord.”  Today we are in Genesis Chapter 48.  At first glance this chapter can be confusing.  It’s confusing because we’ve already become accustomed to the way things are done as it relates to their culture and the time.  We do the same thing with our culture dont we?  When God moves in a way that contradicts cultural acceptance we’re often frozen in our ...  Read More

Good Morning “In the World, but Not of It.”  Today we are in Genesis 47.  The family / nation of Israel is racked by the famine.  Yesterday we read the Israel (Jacob) was obedient and headed out of the land and into Egypt.  Joseph had concern that while his family was living in Egypt they would assimilate into the Egyptian culture.  They would begin to adopt their pagan ways.  That said, he’s got ...  Read More

Good Morning “Led by The Lord.”  Today we are in Genesis Chapter 46.So Israel set out for Egypt.  Moses is using “Israel”, Jacob’s new name here, as an indication to us that Jacob is being led by the Lord.  Whenever we see his old name “Jacob” used, it’s a clue he’s acting in the flesh.  He goes as far as Beersheba (last town before Egypt) and sets up an alter and offers a sacrifice.  Although the...  Read More

Good Morning “Repentant”.  Today we are in Genesis 45.Remember Joseph is a picture of Jesus and his brothers a picture of Israel.  In fact with Jacob and his family now being called Israel we are seeing the nation of Gods people formed.So chapter 45 opens with Joseph unable to contain himself.  His brothers hearts are clearly different.  They were willing to put it all on the line for Benjamin.  G...  Read More

Good Morning “Test Passers.”  Today we are in Genesis 44.As they all finish lunch together Joseph once again hatched a plan to put the brothers to the test.  They appear to have changed hearts, but are they real?He instructs his attendants to fill all their bags with grain, as much as they can carry.  Put their silver back inside as well, and put Joseph’s silver cup in Benjamin’s bag.  They would ...  Read More

Good Morning “Recipients of Grace.”  Today we are in Genesis 43.  As we continue with the story of Joseph we get to see an incredible picture of Gods Grace with us.  No only did Joseph spare his brothers when they came back to him, but literally paid the price of their life saving grain.  As Jacob had already made clear, without it all of Israel would have starved to death.  Gods plan to bring all...  Read More

Good Morning “Disciplined.”  Today we are in Genesis 42.Joseph is exalted, raised to 2nd in command of all of Egypt.  With famine over the whole land.  As a result of Josephs plan and Egypt storing up grain during 7 years of abundance Egypt is the only land  with food at this point.  If you’re going to live you have to go to Egypt and buy grain.  Thus God has now placed Joseph in a position of inc...  Read More

Good Morning “Exalted.”  Today we are in Genesis 41“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10Things are looking up… slowly.  Joseph loves the Lord and is indeed wise.  Additionally God has given him a gift.  As we saw in chapter 40, Joseph is able to interpret dreams… well kind of.  As he makes clear, it is God that gives the interpretation.After interpreting the drea...  Read More

Good Morning “Future Prosperity and Hope Seekers.”  Today we are in Genesis 40.Jeremiah 29:11 tells us “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”‭‭How badly do you want to be in the center of Gods will for you?  We all want God to fulfill those prosperous plans for our life, but… What if Gods plan for y...  Read More