Genesis 43 - Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, expecting condemnation, but getting a meal.
Application: we avoid God, though it starves us, because we expect anger from Him. But love awaits our return to Him.
44 - Joseph gets Benjamin in trouble. Judah intervenes for Jacob's sake, showing a change from how they treated Jacob and Joseph before.
Application: Jesus intercedes for us like Judah, sparing our lives and restoring damaged relationships.
45 - Joseph reveals himself, and his good will, to his brothers. Jacob also hears of it.
Application: to have the man in charge prioritize reconciliation is a deep blessing.
46 - The 70 members of Jacob's family are listed. Judah leads the way to Egypt.
Application: Jacob had heartache over his family for a long time before God eased it. Some would call this karma, but God did it for Jacob's personal growth. Jacob had caused strife with Esau, so he suffers from the strife that his own favoritism had caused. Now, in mercy, God blesses Jacob to see Joseph. It is also a blessing not to know what is to come for Israel in Egypt in future generations.
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