The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 5 September 2024 — Settling In Goshen
TOPIC: Settling In Goshen
READ: Genesis 47:1-6 (NKJV)
- Then Joseph went and told Pharaoh, and said, “My father and my brothers, their flocks and their herds and all that they possess, have come from the land of Canaan; and indeed they [are] in the land of Goshen.”
- And he took five men from among his brothers and presented them to Pharaoh.
- Then Pharaoh said to his brothers, “What [is] your occupation?” And they said to Pharaoh, “Your servants [are] shepherds, both we [and] also our fathers.”
- And they said to Pharaoh, “We have come to dwell in the land, because your servants have no pasture for their flocks, for the famine [is] severe in the land of Canaan. Now therefore, please let your servants dwell in the land of Goshen.”
- Then Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, “Your father and your brothers have come to you.
- “The land of Egypt [is] before you. Have your father and brothers dwell in the best of the land; let them dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know [any] competent men among them, then make them chief herdsmen over my livestock.”
THE MESSAGE:
Notice from verse 4 that the Israelites intended to live in Goshen “for a while” to survive the remaining 5 years of famine (see also Genesis 45: 6). However, they spent 430 years to fulfil God’s purpose (Genesis 15:13; Exodus 12: 40-41). Goshen was among the best of Egypt, was well watered; suitable for livestock farming, and away from the native Egyptians (Genesis 46: 32-34). It also became a place of refuge and deliverance from God’s wrath (Exodus 9: 26; 10: 23; 12: 23, 30). In the same way, Christ is our refuge today, anyone who puts his trust in Him shall not be put to shame (1 Peter 2: 6).
Moving and settling Jacob’s family in Goshen required elaborate preparations. First, Jacob sent Judah ahead to point the way (Genesis 46: 28). Then Joseph made at least three visits to Pharaoh to obtain the required approval, namely: Joseph went alone, then with 5 of his brothers, then with Jacob his father (verses 1, 2, 7). This is in addition to Pharaoh’s earlier invitation in Genesis 45: 16- 19). Joseph did not just assume that his relatives were welcome considering that he was next in command to Pharaoh. Let us learn to follow all due processes in obtaining our rights and privileges from the authorities.
PRAYER: O Lord, make our land a Goshen today, Amen.
RAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2024
TOPIC: SETTLING IN GOSHEN
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this day and new month in good health and sound mind.
- Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this month, but they couldn’t.
- Thank You Jesus for being there for us, Your children.
- Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this month and this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a successful and good end.
- Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and give me power to overcome sin and its lustful desires, in Jesus’ name
- Father, please, order my steps to where my settlement is, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord Jesus, You are my refuge, please, continue to be my refuge and that of my family, in Jesus’ name
- Lord Jesus, my trust is in You, please let me not be put to shame, in Jesus’ name
- Guide me, Holy Spirit, to always follow all due processes in obtaining my rights and privileges from the authorities, in Jesus’ name.
- O Lord, make our land a Goshen today, in Jesus’ name.
- LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus’ name.
- Heavenly Father, let Your peace reign in this country,
- Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus’ Name.
- This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
- Personal and family prayer requests.
- Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
