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Jacob died and Joseph and his brothers, along with a host of
Egyptians, carried his body to Mamre in Canaan to be buried with Abraham and
Isaac. And yes, the brothers then doubted Joseph’s good will and life that
Jacob had required Joseph to forgive them.
But the most touching story in this chapter changed for me this time, due to something I read in my commentary:
“Joseph’s coffin in Egypt was a constant reminder to the Jewish people to have faith in God. When
their situation changed in Egypt and
the Jews found themselves slaves
instead of resident aliens, they could look at Joseph’s temporary burial place and be encouraged. [Joseph certainly had heard from God that
they would one day leave Egypt and go to the Promised Land.] During their wilderness wanderings, as they carried
Joseph’s remains from place to place, he
ministered to them and urged them to trust God and never give up. A coffin in Egypt may appear to be a
discouraging way to close a book, but from the viewpoint of faith, it couldn’t
be more encouraging…. ‘He who does
the will of God abides forever.’”
Father, that’s what I
want. Help those I visit with, talk to,
minister to, and teach to see the promises You’ve faithfully fulfilled in my
own life. Help me to remember that I trust You for the yet unfulfilled
requests I’ve made, and change the hearts and lives of those I’m praying for
because of my own trust in You!
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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