Genesis 45:16-18 (ESV Strong's)
16 When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, “Joseph's brothers have come,” it pleased Pharaoh and his servants. 17 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan, 18 and take your father and your households, and come to me, and I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat the fat of the land.’
God Makes a Way
The story of Joesph is quite familiar to us. Joseph is sold into slavery to an Egyptian because of the envy of his brothers. He is sent to jail by that Egyptian because of the evil desires of the man’s wife. He is left in jail because of the lack of memory of the kings cupbearer. Joesph had ever reason to turn his back on God. Yet, God caused him to persevere. Joseph becomes the second most powerful man in the land. When he finally resales himself to his wicked brothers God opens up even more doors for him. In the above passage we see the response of Pharaoh, when the King heard that Joesph’s brothers had come. All along the way God provide a way for Joseph to be cared for, provided for and promoted. Once again, God provides a way for Joseph to bring his family to Egypt. Note what God will say to Israel, Joseph’s father, about this trip to Egypt:
Genesis 46:2-4 (ESV Strong's)
2 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” 3 Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. 4 I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you up again, and Joseph's hand shall close your eyes.”
God provided a way for Israel to be saved in the famine. God provided Joesph to make a way. When all is lost, God will provide a way.
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