GOD SENDS
Today’s Reading: Genesis 45-46
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Inner sanctuary of the Temple of Edfu, Egypt. The ancient religions of Egypt were well established by the time Joseph came to prominence. It is believed by many that Joseph’s influence helped to bring about the worship of one God in Egypt for many years, but then, as the Scripture says, “There arose a ruler who knew not Joseph” (Exodus 1:8, Acts 7:18).
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Key Verse: Genesis 45:5
But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Joseph was sure that God used even the cruelty of his brothers in order to send him to Egypt. This knowledge helped Joseph to forgive. Imagine the bewilderment and the renewal of guilt the brothers felt. Psalm 76:10 tells us that, “Surely the wrath of man shall praise You.” The anger of the brothers could not thwart God’s plan to preserve life. God forgives our sins. We accept that as a fact based on God’s promises. But forgiving ourselves is another matter. Joseph urged his brothers to forgive themselves. If they failed to do this they would never rise above the slave mentality they had shown. Their dad was “Israel,” “Prince of God.” They, too, were members of God’s royal family. It’s important to know who we are in God’s eyes, and to live up to His view of us!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Lord, I forgive myself for the sin and wrong I’ve done. By the gift of Your grace I realize that I am Your precious child. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Amen!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
In 1922 my Dad began his ministry in Egypt. My Mother and he were married in 1924 in Cairo. My childhood days were filled with imagination about ancient Egypt. Dad had a black granite carved head of an ancient official of Pharaoh’s court. This was the opinion of an Egyptologist at the University of Toronto. I would wonder, “Could this be Joseph?” My photographer son, Reynold, has this head now. Reynold’s pictures of ancient Egypt are magnificent. I believe that these temples were an attempt by the “god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4) to get the worship he desired when in Heaven. This fallen Archangel inspired the closest thing he could get to the architecture of the centre of the worship of Almighty God in Heaven and then inhabited these temples to receive the worship of man. The temples are in ruins, as are the efforts of our enemy who desires to keep us from worshipping the true God.
Yours, as a forgiven sinner who has also forgiven himself, and who is a worshipper of the “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
David
My Mother and Father shortly after they were married in Egypt in 1924.
Wow, wow, wow! What a beautiful story. Only God could bring about such glory.
It’s difficult to forgive ourselves but such a relief and peace when we do.
Praying for an end to the heat wave in western Canada 🇨🇦 🙏.
Blessings on all Christians .
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a gift we receive,
And freely we must give it too,
To prove to Him we do believe,
Forgiveness also works for you.
When Judas stabbed His back,
He did not turn to attack;
For it was not a setback,
When Satan caused this man to crack.
When you forgive it then returns,
For your heart is then lightened
While given the freedom it yearns
And your mind is then enlightened.
Let His healing hand touch your soul,
Then may His love render you whole,
For Satan will try to collect a toll
If faith is weak you give control
But someone you may overlook
Is one you may be least kind to;
For mistaken paths that you took;
The one you forgive must be you.
GW (Bill) Marshall/2012
Lynda,I remembered this more recent one.I prefer to think of them as ‘messages’.Blessings
Forgive Myself
Does God ever make mistakes,
Does He regret where He has led
When each step His child takes
Dries up the blood His Son has shed.
Now I fear I am now lost,
When I try to do what is right,
For mistakes are the cost
But it’s His blood that wins my fight.
So forgive myself I must,
For,if not,then in vain He died
And I would yield His trust,
Then they could say my Savior lied.
So get back upon your feet
And know Satan is a liar
Cast down in his defeat
To burn ever in hell fire.
No,God never makes mistakes,
But His ways are above our own,
So know,each child He makes
Is of the holy seed He’s sown.
(G.W.)Bill Marshall/23,June,2016
Yes. I love that story. We wonder at times when going through difficulties, why. Is God punishing us? When coming through the circumstances, we can understand. God had a plan. Blessings all.
Amen. Yes God has a plan and praying for the wisdom to follow His plan and not be deterred by satan. Praise the Lord for all He has done and continues to do for me and praying that He keeps me on the straight and narrow and continues to bless me.
Praying for you, Alice, and for your daughter. God bless your time together and may the healing hand of the Father be with you, mending relationships and broken hearts.
Blessings bloggers
Amen,May the Father’s healing hand be upon Alice and her daughter to bring great and immediate healing.In Jesus’ mighty name I pray.Amen
I don’t blog but read and pray for all your requests.
I have been blessed to discover the email I receive from
100 Words.
Please keep in your prays.
You all have been a BLESSING.
Thanks and blessings to you and the Mainse family.
Please pray for my friend, M, who is in a lot of pain from knee replacement. She is elderly. Thanks.
Doreen,I had both knees replaced in 2017,one early in the year and the other in Dec.It is very,very important to take the pain meds about 1 hr before therapy ‘so that you can do your therapy’ without a lot of pain.I think you have to accept the pain and realize the benefit you will have later.The knee bends are very important.I live alone in the country and had nobody to take me to therapy so a therapist came in once a week to show me what to do.(When I improved enough I took myself to therapy.)Hope this helps
PS:I still ride a motorcycle too.
God’s (His-story) stories are best but in heaven,eternity there won’t be any history,without time.
Time
Time is a dream where everyone partakes,
Like a bubble on the circle of eternity,
Where God can reach out as He makes
Each one ready to find infinity.
Time is made with a start and a finish,
Where eternity had never known such,
So He could measure without anguish
Every deed we do and each heart we touch.
Time is a miracle that hides our lives
Where darkness is a future yet unknown,
For this darkness has treasure that gives
Light unto the many Who’s truth He’s shown.
Time is a gift that will show The Master,
That we freely choose to love fellow man,
Or we fall in selfish disaster,
Where some choose to reject His holy plan.
Time will end at Heaven’s gates where His love
Will welcome His holy Lamb with His sheep,
With new work in His Kingdom above
To find the reward that each one shall reap.
G W (Bill) Marshall / 06 July, 2013