Genesis 43 - Joseph's Brothers Return to Egypt | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church
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Show Notes
In this video listen to Genesis 43 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.
In Genesis 43 we see that the famine is used by God in multiple ways. It was used to elevate Joseph, and to save Jacob’s family and now to force them to come to Egypt. God is remarkable in how he uses circumstances to bring about his will.
Jacob is too fragile to allow Benjamin to go, so Judah displays real sacrifice by putting his life on the line. Much later, Christ is called the Lion of Judah and lays down his life for us.
Jacob’s circumstances were tough, and it was hard to trust God, and eventually he does, partially because he has no choice. He is a changed man, as are all the sons. When we keep our eyes on Good through life’s challenges, we are changed into trusting Him, but if we keep our eyes on the problems, we also change, but not for good. LIke Peter in the New Testament who walked on water… for a while. Once he took his eyes off the Lord, he sank.
None of us have probably experienced the pain that Jacob did, and this story reminds us to keep our eyes on Christ through whatever we face.
Now Joseph was actually watching over his brothers and intending a good outcome, but tested them in the process to see their sincerity. God also watches over us and tests us, but not so He knows, but so that we will know ourselves. Have you failed any tests? If so, its time to see the Lord for his grace.