Jacob described his life as a "pilgrimage," meaning he was on his way to his real home---heaven. Through all his days, he never lost sight, even in the midst of such sorrow. Genesis 47:9. Conniving brothers are treated differently here. The true meaning of respect for what is right. And Jacob, the patriarch, offers a blessing to the Pharaoh who has saved his life, his family's lives, and his world. May we live in the humble beginnings where Providence has placed us---and not seek to be someone else.
Photo: Credit: Flickr. All the stones piled high as a memoriam to a life well lived. Jacob's pilgrimage home.
Photo: Credit: Flickr. All the stones piled high as a memoriam to a life well lived. Jacob's pilgrimage home.
Pilgramage: 1) a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion; 2) any long journey, especially one undertaken as a quest or act of devotion.
ReplyDeleteIn the HEBREW text, this word is translated as 'sojournings' - a temporary stay.
The two words could not be more different. But the implication is that it is a long stay in a temporary location, and we are but strangers in a strange land.
My prayer today:
LORD, never let me be content but rather long for my true home with you.