Then Jacob said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again, but now God has let me see your children, too.”
Genesis 48:11
In the Scripture, Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, brought his bloody robe to their father, Jacob, and told him that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal.
Jacob was certain Joseph was dead and lived heartbroken year after year.
When Jacob was an old man, those same brothers brought him the news that Joseph was still alive and in charge of the nation of Egypt.
Jacob was overwhelmed to see not only Joseph again but to meet Joseph’s sons.
God is going to bring things to life that you thought were dead or too far gone.
Dreams you’ve given up on—suddenly the right people show up, and you get the break you need.
God is already arranging the breaks you need, moving the wrong people out of the way, lining up the favor and advantages.
God knows how to bring it all together, and when He does, it’s going to be bigger, better, and more rewarding than you ever expected.
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