Good evening everyone,
We are getting closer to the end of the book of Genesis. Here are today's thoughts:
"I am God, the God of your father; do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there. I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again." When God speaks this to Jacob (called Israel here), we see again God appearing to Him in a dream. Again, God reiterates the promise He made to Jacob's fathers, and has repeated throughout Jacob's life. And indeed, God goes with them all to Egypt, and they do become prosperous in the land.
I just was thinking about the concept of God going with them. No matter where Israel goes, God is with him/them. God is not a God who is confined to a sacred space, but who is wherever His people are. I think that's important for us to remember today because so often we forget that God is with us in the person of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. In fact, that's what the name "Emmanuel" means.
What a great comfort to know that wherever we roam in this world, our Lord neither leaves nor forsakes us. Since God is with us wherever we are, we need not fear, for we are safe in His arms. Further, because we belong to Him, he will indeed lead us to the promised inheritance of eternal life which is ours in Jesus Christ.
Well, I don't have much else to say, but I think what little I said is a great deal to ponder and meditate on. Have a blessed evening.
In Christ Jesus,
Pastor Nathan
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