Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 45: 21-24
MEDITATION
Genesis 45:21-24
21 Then the sons of Israel did so; and Joseph gave them carts, according to the command of Pharaoh, and he gave them provisions for the journey.
22 He gave to all of them, to each man, changes of garments; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of garments.
23 And he sent to his father these things: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and food for his father for the journey.
24 So he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, “See that you do not become troubled along the way.”
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. The sons of Israel
a. They were very glad to have a royal invitation from Pharaoh.
b. They were happy to comply.
2. Carts provided
a. The Pharaoh had commanded.
b. Joseph personally saw to the carrying out of this order.
c. Provision was made for the journey to Canaan.
3. Special love gifts
a. To the brothers, “changes of garments” (Egyptian garments).
b. To Benjamin (an extra love-gift)
i. 300 pieces of silver.
ii. 5 changes of garments.
c. To Jacob
i. 10 donkeys loaded with good things from Egypt.
ii. 10 female donkeys carrying food for his father on the way back to Egypt.
4. A word of admonition to the brothers
They must be filled with good joy. They must not do anything to affect their hearts and minds as they journeyed back. They must not give in to any possible negative misgivings.
经文：创世记 45：21-24
沉思
《创世记 45：21-24》
21 以色列的儿子们就如此行。约瑟照着法老的吩咐给他们车辆和路上用的食物，
22 又给他们各人一套衣服，唯独给便雅悯三百银子，五套衣服；
23 送给他父亲公驴十匹，驮着埃及的美物，母驴十匹，驮着粮食与饼和菜，为他父亲路上用。24 于是约瑟打发他弟兄们回去，又对他们说：“你们不要在路上相争。”