36 - "Life Is A Pilgrimage---We Are All Headed Home" Genesis 46-48; Matthew 23:1-22

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.  The Pharaoh who didn't believe Joseph and imprisoned him wrongly for years. The forgiveness abounds. May we live in the humble beginnings where Providence has placed us---and not seek to be someone else.

Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. Matthew 23:11.

Intrigued by last words, you hang on to Jacob's dying sentiments. Jacob speaks of Divine Providence taking care of him all his days. All his suffering days? Yes, his life was chocked to the brim with hardships, however Jacob is a "kept" man from the evil of his troubles.  God gives some and even  more to others. Trust in those hard places that it is all working for good. We are kept people. Kept from evil. Alive to Him.

Photo:  Credit: Flickr.  All the stones piled high as a memoriam to a life well lived.  Jacob's pilgrimage home.