“…for God sent me…” This phrase was used by Joseph at least three times in his conversations with his brothers. Twenty years had passed since that fateful day when Joseph was sold by them. Twenty years of slavery, hard labor and imprisonment for the most part and now they were…
Month: October 2021
Good for Evil (Genesis 44)
“Why have you returned evil for good?” On one occasion I watched the most incredible scene: It was an old western movie, and the hero came to the rescue of a damsel in distress. She was being abused physically by a criminal, and upon hearing her desperate screams, our hero…
Tears for God (Genesis 43)
“So he went into a private room and wept there.” There are occasions in our pilgrimage through this earth, when we are overcome with grief or joy. On those moments we cry, because crying is an outlet for intense emotions. Crying brings healing to our wounded soul. I…
The Words of my Mouth (Genesis 42)
“…in order that your words may be tested…” Actions, not only words, this is what the world expects of God’s children! This is not to say that we are not to preach the Holy Gospel. May it never be! We must proclaim God’s message every day, and at any…
Cows and Grain (Genesis 41) (February 10)
“God has shown… what he is about to do.” How wonderful is our God! His ways are mysterious and his purpose is sometimes (or most of the time) beyond our comprehension, but his love is never ending. God has a plan for our lives, regardless of our race, age,…