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Hebrews 11:22, “By faith, Joseph, at the end of his life,
made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his
burial.”
Legacy
Were some listeners tempted to scoff at an old man’s
imagination? Think of it as pure fantasy. Or did some remember the stories of
Joseph’s dreams when young, or his prophecies when in jail, and wonder. What
parts of those old stories were totally real and what parts were around the
campfire embellishment to entertain children?
Joseph’s actions at his death re-emphasized the truths he
sustained throughout his life. He held onto his youth-filled visions God had
given him. He endured betrayal, slavery, and jail and saw it as God turning to
good what men had intended for evil.
Then, despite experiencing the opposite in success and
power, Joseph never forgot where his true inheritance lay. He saw himself as
God’s servant and as one of His children.
Joy for what has been given, and anticipation for what is
yet to come.
Joseph left his people an Old Testament version of an
upcoming attraction—not to be missed. Joseph recognized and witnessed that his
death was not an end, but only a piece in progress, and he pointed to God’s
story as the lifeline. In God’s story absolute impossibles are real.
Lord, please do not let despair or acclaim pull us from Your
purposes in our heart motives, or our action directions. Help us to “keep our
eyes fixed on you” and remain as firmly grounded in faith as Joseph, regardless
of circumstances.
Your thoughts,
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