This lesson from Genesis 47:13–48:22 highlights Joseph’s wise leadership during the famine and Jacob’s faith in God’s promises. Joseph manages Egypt’s resources with integrity, ensuring survival without exploiting the people. Meanwhile, Jacob, nearing death, adopts Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, giving them a share in Israel’s inheritance. Despite Joseph’s objections, Jacob crosses his hands, giving the greater blessing to the younger son, demonstrating that God’s plans often override human expectations. The lesson reminds us to trust God’s sovereignty, even when His ways differ from our own.
The Wise Leadership of Joseph
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