Tag Archives: Future

Thoughts of Life Leading to Meaning and Purpose

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Throughout his life, God spoke to Jacob in visions so he had the ability to predict or forecast the future. Jacob gives his last words to his sons as they gather around his bed in Genesis 49. Jacob goes over … Continue reading →

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Redemption Wins

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob had lived a broken life. A good part of it, he thought his son Joseph had been killed by wild animals. Later in life, he found out that Joseph was alive. He was then reunited with him in Egypt … Continue reading →

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Rally Strength with Spiritual Food for the Soul

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Genesis 48, Jacob became ill so Joseph took his two sons to see his father. While there, Jacob rallies his strength to bless his grandchildren Ephraim and Manasseh. Jacob talks about his life; summing it up as one in … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →

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The Lord Rewards

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
To the Word of God Is what we have cleaved. Promises Given; Rewards received. Useful for today’s world; Of More value than gold; Benefits our lives now; And as the future unfolds. Lift up voices…

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