Reflect
What stands out in the second half of these blessings that Jacob gives to his sons, is what he shares about his son Joseph. He says there will be many who will come against him because they are bitter because of his fruitfulness. Jacob goes on to say that Joseph’s “bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber.”
What I love about what follows is that it isn’t going to be out of Joseph’s own strength that his bow will remain steady. It’s not because Joseph has worked hard to be this strong, but rather, because of who stands with him. It’s because of the hand of the Mighty One, the Shepherd, the Almighty, Joseph’s father’s God that Joseph will be able to stand against those that are coming against him.
Apply
Whatever it is that you’re facing today, what would it look like for you to tap into the strength of the Almighty that stands with you, instead of just trying to do it yourself?
Pastor Dave
Pray
- Pray for our Prime Minister and Premier, Mayor Sohi, your MP, your MLA, and any other government officials God brings to your mind.
- Pray for all our small group leaders.
- Pray for our Missions Ministry Assistant, Oleksandr Lushchyk.