In Genesis 46, we find that Israel moved to Beersheba and there God spoke to him (Gen 46:2-4). God instructed Israel to leave Canaan and to proceed to Egypt. God promised His continuing presence in Egypt where He would make Israel a great nation. He alos promised to bring him up again out of Egypt (with the inference being to return his people to the land of promise).
The descendents of Israel who went to Egypt were 66 (noti including Jacob/Israel's wives)...and they were joined by Joseph and his two sons, plus Jacob comes to the number of 70. These descendents are listed in Gen 46:8-27.
The reunion of Israel and Joseph occurs in Goshen (Gen 46:28-30). Jospeh gives instructions on how to answer Pharoah if asked as to their occupation (31-34). The response would allow Israel's household to remain in Goshen as long as necessary.
God's provision is clear and evident...though by today's standards, it could be called coincidence for certain. God's promise of giving the land of Canaan is not negated here since God promises to return his people from Egypt. For those who have eyes to see...God is at work providing for and blessing His people in a way that magnifies Himself and rings true to His character. We...if we're honest...can see God's hand at work in our lives...if only we allow ourselves to see Him as He is...not only as we expect and desire Him to be.
Proverbs 6:22 is the takeaway today. These are bold promises for giving attention to the Word of God. It guides in our daily lives, protects us at our most vulnerable times, and gives us direction when all things are new to us. If we believe such claims as these...obviously we learn and apply God's Word daily to our lives.
Grace,
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Funny to me how God's hand is so often called coincidence or fate. The world does not understand God's hand or the thought of God guided us through something. Therefore it has to have a name so we will just call it a chance, coincidence, or fate it must have been meant to be. I have caught myself saying that, I have to stop and remember it is NOT about me, therefore this didn't happen not because I am not a Good person (for some reason that matters) but simply because it is not in God's place and ultimately will not glorify His Kingdom. Our lives and the way we live our lives would change if everyone could think of things this way. Rejection would no longer be so negative. Our worldly lives would change for the better.
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