Genesis 48:1-22
Reflect
Have you ever thought that if God knows everything in advance, He knew the mistakes and sins we would make AND He still thought we were worthy enough to create? AND He loves you so much that He wants to have a relationship with you?
NIV commentary says, “Jacob speaks of God as his shepherd throughout his life. In his old age, he could clearly see his dependence upon God. This marks a total attitude change from that of his scheming and dishonest youth. Jacob also gave Ephraim, instead of his older brother Manasseh, the greater blessing because God had told him that Ephraim would become greater. God often works in unexpected ways. When He chooses people to fulfill His plans, He always goes deeper than appearance, tradition, or position. He sometimes surprises us by choosing the less obvious person. God CAN use you to carry out His plans, even you don’t think you have lead a good life or are qualified. We never know what good He will bring out of seemingly hopeless situations.”
Know that you are worthy and loved by Father God. He wants to have a relationship with you and be your shepherd.
Karen Alksne
Pray
- Pray for our Senior Lead Team Pastor, Lyle Buyer, his ministry, and family.
- Pray for our Church Board members: Beth Cheung, Gerhard Hiob, Hal Reirson, JD Kliewer, Mary Jetha, Mike Ross, Randy Voss, Seth Jansen, Trevor Toews, Uwem Okome.
- Pray for our Custodians, Adit Gamble, Stan Goodnough and Anne King; Facilities Manager, Joe Richards.
- Pray for our office staff: Vicky Bailey, Naomi Voss; bookkeeper Liudmyla Lushchyk.