28Now Jacob had sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When Jacob’s family arrived in the land of Goshen, 29Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely.
30Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!”
31Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, “I will go up and inform Pharaoh: ‘My brothers and my father’s household from the land of Canaan have come to me. 32The men are shepherds; they raise livestock, and they have brought their flocks and herds and all that they own.’
33When Pharaoh summons you and asks, ‘What is your occupation?’ 34you are to say, ‘Your servants have raised livestock ever since our youth—both we and our fathers.’ Then you will be allowed to settle in the land of Goshen, since all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians.”
Judah had a changed heart and it was right to send him ahead to represent the family.
The reunion, the weeping, the satisfaction!
The great longing of Jacob’s soul has been satisfied, he is content whenever God willed, to be gathered to his fathers.
Joseph the advocate, represents his family to the Pharaoh. The Egyptians find sheep detestable and Goshen is a location suitable for livestock in Egypt. Joseph will prepare a place for them there.
Jesus is our advocate, and He represents His family to the Father. (His family, those that accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior are adopted children of God).
John 14:2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
Are you part of His family?
Blessings, David
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