29 Joseph had his chariot made ready and went toGoshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph ap-peared before him, he threw his arms around his fatherand wept for a long time.
30 Israel said to Joseph, "Now I am ready to die, since Ihave seen for myself that you are still alive."
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33 When Pharaoh calls you in and asks, ‘What is youroccupation?"
34youshould answer, ‘Your servants have tended livestock from our boyhood on, just as our fathers did.‘ Thenyou will be allowed to settle in the region of Goshen, forall shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians." - P77
Both Jacob and Joseph have suffered great grief leading up to this reunion,
but it now becomes clear why God allowed Joseph to be separated from
his family to save them from famine. - P78
This salvation isnot merely about survival; the family will be allowed to settle in thechoicest of lands in one of the richest nations in the world because theyare known by Joseph, the second most powerful man in Egypt. - P78
Thanksto his high position, Joseph is able to advocate for his family to live in aland that will allow them to flourish. It is a great privilege to be knownby someone powerful. - P78
As Christians, we all enjoy this privilege becausewe are known by the King of kings, Jesus Christ. - P78
And the salvation thatwe have in Him not only rescues us from death, but it also promisesabundant life. - P78
Dear Jesus, thank you for welcoming us into Your family. Help us live togetherin such a way that those around us can see how wonderful it is to be part ofYour household. In Your name, amen. - P79
Tunisian Christians face constant pressure from family and wider society to renounce theirfaith in Jesus and follow Muslim traditions. - P78
Many believers worship Jesus in secret and donot dare to share their faith for fear of persecution. - P78
Converts from Islam are most at risk,
especially those who live in Southern Tunisia where violent Islamic militias are active. - P78
AskGod to preserve and protect the Christians in Tunisia, that they may be encouraged even asthey worship Jesus in secret. - P78
Arabs make up about 70 percent of the total population of Iraq. Islam is the official religionof Iraq, but the country also has a rich Christian history. - P78
The apostle Thomas first brought thegospel to the region, and the early church was based in and spread from the Assyrian city ofArbel, located in northern Iraq. - P78
Today, however, Iraq is less than 1 percent Christian. Pray thatGod would give Iraqi Arab believers the faith and courage of the first apostles so that theymay share the gospel with their neighbors. - P78
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