It is a wonderful blessing that the dismal ending of the story of Joseph doesn’t end after chapter 37. I think many times while we are in the midst of a difficult situation we sometimes forget to keep reading to see what happens. God is so very faithful to us. He knew exactly what was happening and it was for the good of Jacob’s entire family. I know I can lack that trust at times to know that God is sufficient and able to do anything. What pain Jacob must have felt at losing the first born son from Rachel. I know that pain I felt when my dad died and I think that Jacob was changed for ever from the news of of Joseph’s ‘death’.
What evil would have prompted God to take Er’s life. I initially am fearful by knowing that God will take the life of an evil person. I look at my life in light of the perfect bar that God sets and I feel wholly inadequate. Thankfully my story doesn’t end there! God sent Jesus to complete my story. I am perfect because Christ paid that penalty for me. Praise and honor to Jesus for all he has, is, and will do!
