Great but Incomplete
Gen 50:8 And all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, and his father’s house: only their little ones, and their flocks, and their herds, they left in the land of Goshen. 9 And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen: and it was a very great company.
What is a great company? I already said this trip was accompanied with the elders of Egypt and the servant of Pharaoh but now we have more details of what they took with them and what they did not take with them. What does this mean? We know that they would return to Egypt because they left behind their little ones and flocks.
One knows a revival that will last and one that will not. Observe the youth and the teachings on wealth and how people give. When our young ones and substance are in the clutches of Babylon, we can be assured that … this revival will return to Egypt. When our young ones are leading and active in serving God and our substance is truly given to God, we can be sure of the stability of the revival and the work of God. This was described as a great company because of their chariots and horsemen but it was an incomplete company without the little ones and their herds to be sacrificed for worship. Where are the little ones … where are your herds? Ponder this day on the location of your young ones … that is where you will eventually return. May our young ones join us in praising God.
Song.
Children of Jerusalem – Sang the praise of Jesus’ Name:
Children, too, of modern days – Join to sing the Savior’s praise.
Hark, hark, hark! While infant voices sing,
Hark, hark, hark! While infant voices sing
Loud hosannas, loud hosannas, Loud hosannas to our King.
We are taught to love the Lord, We are taught to read His Word;
We are taught the way to Heav’n: Praise for all to God be giv’n.
Parents, teachers, old and young, All unite to swell the song;
Higher and yet higher rise, ’Til hosannas fill the skies.
Prayer : Lord, Do not permit our children and young ones to be left in Egypt. Help us – O Lord. Amen
The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory. We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious because God works His marvellous agenda. Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily. Edited by Bolade Apampa
