Genesis 48-50, Psalm 16
Genesis 50:25-26 (NLT)
“Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear an oath, and he
said, ‘When God comes to help you and lead you back, you must take my bones
with you.’ So Joseph died at the age of 110. The Egyptians embalmed him, and
his body was placed in a coffin in Egypt.”
In Genesis 50:25–26, Joseph made his brothers swear that
they would take his bones back to the Promised Land. As Joseph was dying, he
reminded them that the Lord would one day help their descendants leave Egypt.
When that time came, Joseph insisted that his bones be carried with them so
that he could be laid to rest with his ancestors. Joseph lived to the age of
110, and after his death, his body was placed in a coffin in Egypt.
These verses remind me of the absolute faith Joseph had in
the promises of the Lord. Even though he spent most of his life in Egypt,
Joseph never forgot the covenant promises that Father-God had made to his
father Jacob and to the descendants of Abraham. Joseph was so confident in the
Lord’s faithfulness that he required his brothers to swear an oath not to leave
his bones behind when they eventually departed Egypt. Scripture later tells us
that Joseph’s bones were carried out of Egypt, meaning he was never truly
buried there. Some biblical scholars note that Joseph’s coffin remained
unburied for generations—a visible reminder that the Lord would one day fulfill
His promise to lead His people out of bondage.
Joseph’s faith also challenges me to be mindful of my words
and actions regarding my own future. Joseph never expressed doubt about the
Lord’s promises, even though their fulfillment would come long after his
lifetime. His confidence was so strong that he acted as if the promise were
already settled. Instead of only asking Father-God to help me accomplish
something, these verses remind me to thank Him in advance, trusting that He
will guide me through the work by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph’s example
inspires me to align my faith and actions with the same confidence he had in
the Lord’s promises.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who always fulfills His promises to His
people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer,
expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to
welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you
exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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