Daily Devotions

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
 
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Day 366

Text: Genesis 48: 1-2

MEDITATION

Genesis 48:1-2

1 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
2 And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on the bed.

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. The evening years of life

a. Jacob came to Egypt when he was already 130 years old (Genesis 47:9).
b. He became ill as he grew older.

2. Joseph

a. He did not live with his brethren.
b. He was the governor of Egypt and would have an official residence.
c. Joseph was also very busy with his work.
i. Looking after the famine situation in Egypt.
ii. There were many administrative matters to look into.
d. The illness of Jacob was reported to Joseph.

3. Visiting Jacob

a. Joseph responded swiftly to the news.
b. His father was close to his heart.
c. He brought his two sons with him to visit Jacob.

4. News of the arrival of Joseph

a. Jacob was informed that his son was coming to see him.
b. He mustered whatever strength he had.
c. He even managed to sit up on his bed to see his favourite son.
The depth and strength of the love between father and son is truly moving!

经文:创世记 48:1-2

沉思

《创世记 48:1-2》
1这事以后,有人告诉约瑟说:“你的父亲病了。”他就带着两个儿子玛拿西和以法莲同去。

2有人告诉雅各说:“请看,你儿子约瑟到你这里来了。”以色列就勉强在床上坐起来。

在生活里有意义地应用

1. 雅各的晚年

a. 雅各到埃及时已经一百三十岁了《创世记 47:9》
b. 随着年龄增长他也病了

2. 约瑟

a. 他并没有和弟兄们一起住
b. 他是埃及全地的宰相,也因此有官邸
c. 约瑟也因为工作而忙碌
i. 监管埃及饥荒的状况
ii. 处理许多行政上的事物
d. 有人告诉约瑟雅各的病情

3. 探访雅各

a. 约瑟听了消息后迅速的反应
b. 他深爱着他的父亲
c. 他带着他两个儿子去见雅各

4. 约瑟到来的消息

a. 雅各收到他儿子要来见他的消息
b. 他鼓起所有的力量
c. 他甚至勉强在床上坐起来见他最疼爱的儿子
父子俩之间如此浓厚和强大的爱的确触动人心!