Genesis 48:19

I’ve had some things to happen in my life that I would just as soon forget. I bet you have too. But as soon as I start to shred the memory and throw it in the trash, God says, “Hold up. I’ve got a good purpose for that bad story.” Joseph learned that lesson, too. Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Read more……

I’ve had some things to happen in my life that I would just as soon forget. I bet you have too. But as soon as I start to shred the memory and throw it in the trash, God says, “Hold up. I’ve got a good purpose for that bad story.” Joseph learned that lesson, too. Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Read more...…

Hebrews 11:20, 21 Faith is believing that even sinful acts and seeming “mistakes” can fulfill divine purposes. “20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff” (Hebrews 11:20, 21). There are other examples of faith demonstrated in the lives of Isaac and Jacob, but the writer to the Hebrews chooses to mention two of the most obscure—both having to do with c…

Hebrews 11:20, 21 Faith is believing that even sinful acts and seeming “mistakes” can fulfill divine purposes. “20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff” (Hebrews 11:20, 21). There are other examples of faith demonstrated in the lives of Isaac and Jacob, but the writer to the Hebrews chooses to mention two of the most obscure—both having to do with c…