Father and Son Restored

Day 15

Reading Gen. 46:1- Gen. 47:31

In every step of life learn to seek the favour of God. Jacob went to Beersheba a place where Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech and called on God; the same place where Isaac's servants found a well and gave the place the name and for Jacob, this was the place he was before he went to have the encounter with God in Bethel. 

The restoration of the sons and daughters to the Father is vital for the well being of today. Today, many are living life without a relationship with the Father. God's greatest desire is the restoration of our relationship with Him. 

Joseph had been prepared for the days that would come. He knew the customs of the day of the people whom he lived with. How many times do we carry our village thinking to the new place and expect to operate our village mindset yet have no understanding of the customs of the land? Interest in the peoples' customs in the land where you reside will result in favour!

When you are favoured doors open even for others you know. Joseph was asked by Pharaoh to appoint the chief herdsman from his brothers. Joseph was so admired for his wisdom and work ethic that he was a reference to employment.  

Many times in economic history money has failed. The economic failure of national currencies is not new. Unfortunately, many today are not students of history and thus are oblivious to the fact that money does failure in a famine. God is looking for stewards who will shine in the midst of the famine about to hit the world. The famine in Egypt was so bad that Joseph not only bought everything including the land the people owned, but the people gave of themselves and the land. The government now owned the people, land and the livestock. This was the beginning of a permanent tax system. Ever wondered why most governments take a percentage of your income. Wonder no more. Joseph was the first tax collector. 

Jacob realised that he was coming to the end of his life. He didn't want to be buried in Egypt but in the land of promise. He lived in Egypt for 17 years. The famine had ended and the people had become comfortable in Egypt.  The power of prophecy. God had seen this and told Abraham that they would live in Egypt for 400 years. Did they know this and thus become comfortable? Lord help me fulfil every prophecy over my life.

Memory verse: Gen. 47:27

Decree:

Father, I repent of the many times I have refused your love. I acknowledge that there is no other Father but You. Thank You for Your Love. I receive Your love and decree that today every relationship that is strained in my life is being restored to glory. As Joseph was restored relationally to his family I am restored. I decree that I am faithful and a good steward of Your resources. I decree that I am favoured by God and man in Jesus name. Amen.