Reunited And It Feels So Good...

Day Eight: Genesis 46:1 - 50:26

My journey through Genesis is complete :)

I have grown extremely close to Joseph.

Joseph (when starting out) was a spoiled brat, favored by his father over ten older brothers. He got the fancy clothes and preferential treatment and apparently thought he deserved them. He even had the audacity to brag about his dream to his brothers (the dream about them bowing down to him). What makes a boy like this grow up? In Josephs case, his brothers ridding him from their land was almost a prayer from God (not saying God sent him to Egypt). If Joseph would've stayed in Canaan, and would've continued to be spoiled by his father, Joseph never would've grew up. I feel the exact same way about myself. I feel as though everything I have been through was for a reason. I feel as though God has brought me through these last five years for a good reason, and I can completely see it now. :)


Family Reunion:

Israel (Jacob) is finally reunited with his son (Joseph) and gets to meet his Grandchildren. I love happy endings :)

Even more important than the reunion between Jacob and Joseph. Is the reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. Joseph had no hard feelings and forgives his brothers right away.

Josephs summation of his experience might apply to many human situations. His brothers intended evil, but God intended good. Josephs trust that God can bring good out of bad intentions enabled him finally to forgive his brothers, leaving all judgement to God :)

Joseph Passes.

When Joseph passes he tells his brothers not to worry, and that god will aid them through hard times. I began to cry a little during the death of Joseph. Even though I knew it was going to happen, it still caught me off guard, I wasn't ready to let Joseph go.

My life over the past week, had made a complete turn around. I am so happy with myself. I find myself talking to God throughout the day, even if its.."Hey God...Hows your day going?" I cant begin to explain how amazing I feel.

Exodus. Here I come...

Kale