The story of Genesis Joseph has many spiritual lessons as we have seen in past studies. There's no tribe named after Joseph as there are for his other brothers and that's because Joseph received a double portion. Both his sons had tribes named after them:
So Manasseh and Ephraim, the descendants of Joseph, received their inheritance (Joshua 16:4).
The blessing of God isn't meant for just one generation, but is cross-generational. That's because God has a perfect memory and never forgets those who serve Him, or their descendants: "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments" (Deuteronomy 7:9). That's why it's important for you to sow in faith during your life, for the crop of righteousness may not bear full fruit until the next generation. Because Joseph was true to his purpose, his family reaped the benefits when they entered the Promised Land.
What is God's will for your life where purpose is concerned? Are you walking it out as best you can, or waiting on God to do what He intends for you to do? How about your creativity? Have you started the business, or faithfully expressed your creative gifts? And what about the big goal you've had in mind? Are you taking steps to make it happen or just talking about it?
Your obedience, or lack of it, will impact those who come after you. Be like Joseph and be true to Him in your day. By doing so, the blessing of your obedience will spill over into the lives of the Ephraims and Manassehs who will then benefit from your faith walk and bless you and your memory long after you're gone.
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