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經文:創世記四十七至四十八章
鑰節:「以色列又對約瑟說,我要死了,但上帝必與你們同在,領你們回到你們列祖之地。」(48:21)
提要

        約瑟的家人抵達歌珊地後,約瑟與他五位弟兄和他的父親去見法老,並告訴法老他們是以牧羊為業。智慧的約瑟大概已經先指示他的兄弟在法老面前當說的話。法老對他們非常仁慈、大方,並向他們保證,他們可以自由居住在歌珊地。法老甚至給約瑟權柄,可以挑選他弟兄中間能幹的人來看管王的牲畜。法老似乎很有興趣見約瑟的父親,並且很尊敬的詢問他的歲數。雅各也毫不畏懼的與法老自由交談,他告訴法老自己已有一百三十歲。接著雅各又給法老祝福,奇妙的符合希伯來書七章七節所言:「從來位分大的給位分小的祝福,這是駁不倒的理。」雅各遇見過上帝,與上帝交談,聽過上帝的聲音,自然是那位分大的,因為屬靈的偉大比地位或財富更重要。

        饑荒愈來愈嚴重,我們也看見約瑟如何運用他的管理恩賜,很有智慧的制定國家的經濟政策。他似乎對百姓有點嚴苛,但他是真正的關心他們。他是在履行自己應盡的責任,把工作做好。不多久,所有的牲畜和土地都歸法老所有,因為埃及人把他們的錢用盡後,只得賣了牲畜和土地買糧食和種子。約瑟也很有智慧的將埃及人分置在全國各地,而不是集中於某一地區,如此才能收穫更多的農作物。埃及百姓仍然可以在土地上耕種,保留五分之四的作物,五分之一則歸法老;不過百姓都很感激約瑟使他們在那麼大的饑荒中仍能存活(47:25)。約瑟所做的一切也都為百姓所接受。

        這些經濟政策給法老帶來鉅富,但對百姓也不失公平。我們需要為在上執政的領導者禱告,使他們也像約瑟一樣,有智慧和聰明。

        當以色列知道自己的死期臨近,他就叫約瑟到他身邊。如同亞伯拉罕要他僕人所做的一樣(創24:2~3),以色列也要求約瑟將手放在他大腿下,嚴肅的起誓。雅各要約瑟承諾一定把他葬在應許之地的麥比拉洞,和他父親在一起。約瑟也發誓一定辦到。不久之後約瑟又再被召到他父親身邊。他帶著他的兩個兒子,瑪拿西和以法蓮同去,因為必須在父親死前讓他給他們祝福。以色列這時幾乎已失明了,他模糊的看見兩個人站在他面前,便問他們是誰。當他知道是約瑟的兩個兒子,就抱住他們,與他們親嘴。瑪拿西和以法蓮那時大約是二十歲出頭。以色列感謝上帝使他甚至能見到約瑟的後代,他也聲稱他們為自己的兒子,能和以色列其他的兒子一樣,接受祝福,繼承所應許的產業。

        雅各秉其屬靈的洞見和預言的恩賜,將右手放在以法蓮頭上,祝福這個年小的兒子。此舉意義重大,因為它意味著以法蓮將得到雙份的產業,並要比他的哥哥瑪拿西還大。以色列國的歷史也證明這個事實。在這一章裡,我們看見雅各,或者應稱以色列,對上帝之應許的偉大信心(來11:21),以及他對聖靈之引導的敏感。他一點也不懷疑,不斷提醒兒子們他們必回到所應許的迦南美地。雅各在經過這麼多年來艱辛的經歷後,他終於對上帝有了完全的信心。我們有聖經中的信心人物可以追隨,又有上帝在祂兒子裡和用祂的話所做的最後、最完全的啟示,所以我們不需要藉著試鍊和錯誤來學習(雖然有時因為我們的頑固,只有吃一些苦頭才能學會)。因為所有的真理都藉著寶貴的聖經呈現在我們面前了。

禱告

         全能、憐憫人的上帝,我們為我們政府的領袖以及社會各界的領導者禱告,求您使他們在每一項決定上有智慧和公義,並讓他們得知您的救恩。奉主耶穌基督聖名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Genesis 47 & 48
Key Verse:“Then Israel said to Joseph, ‘Behold, I am dying, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.’”(Genesis 48:21 )
Overview

         After Joseph’s family arrived in the land of Goshen, he went with five brothers and his father and to explain to Pharaoh that they were herdsmen. Probably, Joseph, in his wisdom, had instructed his brothers what they should say to the king. Pharaoh showed them kindness and generosity and confirmed that they would live freely in Goshen. He even gave Joseph the authority to put one of his competent brothers as the chief herdsmen over his livestock. Pharaoh seemed interested to meet Joseph’s father and with respect he asked him his age. Without any intimidation, Jacob spoke freely with Pharaoh and told him he was 130. then we are told he blessed Pharaoh, which is amazing in light of Hebrews 7:7 which says, “And without, doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater” (NIV). Jacob, who had a glimpse of God, spoke with God and heard from God, was the greater, for spiritual greatness is far more important than position or riches.

         As the famine became more sever, we see how Joseph, with the gift of administration, wisely set the economic policy for the country. He may have seemed a little hard on the people, but he was truly concerned for them. He was doing his job well and fulfilling his obligations. Before long, all the livestock and land belonged to Pharaoh, for the people traded them for grain and seed after all their money was gone. Joseph wisely distributed the people all over the country, rather then having them concentrated in one area, so that more food could be produced. The people still tilled the land, keeping four-fifths of its produce and giving one-fifth to Pharaoh; yet, they were grateful to Joseph that they were still alive in the midst of such a famine (47:25) and everything he did was acceptable.

         With these economic policies, Joseph brought tremendous wealth to Pharaoh and yet was fair to the people as well. We need to pray for those in leadership and government positions that they, like Joseph, will have wisdom and understanding.

         When Israel knew he was close to death, he summoned Joseph to his bedside. In the same manner as Abraham had done with his servant (Genesis 24:2, 3), he asks Joseph to put his hand under his thigh, thus making a solemn vows. Jacob asked Joseph to promise to bury him in the Promised Land along with his fathers in the cave of Macphelah. Joseph swore that he would. It seems that it was soon afterward that Joseph was once again summoned to his father’s bedside. He brought along his sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, for it was important that his father bless them before he died. Israel, almost blind, saw dimly the figures of two men standing in the room and asked who they were. When he was told, he kissed and embraced them. They thanks to God that He had brought him to even see Joseph’s offspring, whom he claimed as his own sons, to be blessed and receive the promised inheritance, like his other sons.

         With spiritual insight and the gift of prophecy, Jacob blessed the youngest with his right hand on his head, which is significant for it means he would receive the double portion of the inheritance and be greater than the older Manasseh. The history of Israel proved this to be true. In this chapter we see the great faith of Jacob (Hebrews 11:21), or we should say Israel, in God’s covenant promises, and we see his sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. He repeatedly reminded them, without a doubt, they would return to the land of experiences, Jacob finally came to have complete faith and trust in God. We have the men of faith in the Bible as examples to follow and we have the complete, final and full revelation of God in His Son and in His Word; therefore, we do not need to learn by trial and error (although sometimes in our stubbornness that is what it takes), since all the truth is set before us in the precious Holy Book.

Prayer

         Almighty and merciful God, we pray for our government leaders and leaders in all areas of society. Please grant wisdom and righteousness in their decisions and show them Your salvation.


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