Genesis 47:5 Then Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, \u201cYour father and your brothers have come to you.
\nGenesis 47:6 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
The story of Joseph emphatically emphasize that all is we well that ends well. If something has a good result or finally succeeds, previous problems are not important ( Cambridge Dictionary)
\nJacob had already concluded that a vicious animal had torn Joseph, his favorite son into pieces. Even as Jacob mourned his son, Joseph was very much alive and on his way to the top in Egypt.<\/p>\n
At the end of it all, Jacob is reunited with his favorite son Joseph. They settle in the best part of Egypt – Goshen ( A place of comfort and plenty ). Jacob lives another seventeen years enjoying the best of Egypt.<\/p>\n
May be your previous chapter was surrounded by much negativity, uncertainty, fear and sorrow. You just have to believe that where you are right now is a preparation ground for where God is taking you. Cheer up because the best chapter of your book is still being written. Jer 29:11 .. For I know the plans I have for , ” declares the Lord, ” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.<\/p>\n
Further readings:
\nPsa 139:16
\nIsa 43:18-19
\nRom 8:28<\/p>\n
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