Instructions

These are short devotional thoughts to accompany a daily Bible reading. The readings are arranged for a chronological reading of the scriptures. I am reading the Today's New International Version. However, it should work with any version. It is my prayer that it will encourage reading of God's word, and inculcating the teachings into daily living. May His richest blessings be with you!

Monday, February 6, 2012

January 29

Genesis 48-50
Jacob takes the time to thoughtfully plan out special individual blessings for each of his sons.  What an example of a Godly father!  He has taken notice of each son, knowing their strengths and weaknesses.  With each sons' character in mind, he pronounces a blessing in like kind.  In this, Jacob's sons are assured of their father's love and wisdom.

Every parent should know their child this well.  However, for that to happen we must spend time with them.  This goes both ways.  When children are home there must be intentional time spent with each one.  When they are grown they must take time out of their busy schedules for their parents.  It is a lifetime process.  Parent/child relationships are some of the most important that we have in this life.  Think about it.  How good would our relationship be with our Heavenly Father if we didn't spend time with Him?  He spends all the time in the world with us!

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