Posted on 03/16/2018 6:31:04 AM PDT by left that other site
(End of Scripture Passage)
There are three stories in today's Passage of Scripture. The First is Jacob/Israel's conversation with Pharaoh, the second is an explanation of how Joseph dealt with the horrible seven year famine, and the third (and, in my opinion, most important), is Joseph's solemn promise to his father, that he will not bury him in Egypt, but in the Cave of Machpelah next to the Patriarchs Isaac and Abraham. Not only does Joseph swear he will keep this Promise, but later on, we shall see that he asks the same thing of his own sons, a Promise that is kept over 400 YEARS later in the Book of Exodus.
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Father, we thank You for Insights from your Holy Word.
Although Israel is in Egypt,
he Knows it is not his home.
He makes Joseph PROMISE that he be buried in the Cave of Machpelah,
Next to Abraham and Sarah,
Isaac and Rebbecca,
and his own late wife Leah.
Now that very site, in Hebron, is endangered,
as well as the Tomb of Israel's Beloved Rachel in Bethlehem.
Although the spirits of these ancient saints are with YOU,
We pray for Your protection over these Holy Places from those who would profane them.
They are a silent witness to Your faithfulness to Your people.
For the Sake of Your Anointed,
and For The Sake of Your Name,
we pray for the Peace of Jerusalem,
For Israel,
According to Your Word,
and Your Promise.
Father, We eagerly await Messiah,
To Set Up His Kingdom,
And Make All Things Right.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
My prayers always. God bless.
Amen.
Joining with you all in prayer, praise and thanksgiving!
Amen and thank you.
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