Genesis 45 - Praying God's Word

Please read Genesis 45.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/gen/45/1/s_45001

Meditate on this phrase from verse 8.

It was not you who sent me here, but God …

Joseph saw life from God’s perspective. God used the evil done by his brothers to get Joseph where He needed him. Joseph chose not to be jaded by 22 years of family separation. He saw clearly and stated with confidence, “God sent me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5).

Joseph’s forgiving response of “do not be grieved or angry with yourselves” (Genesis 45:5) foreshadowed the forgiveness Christ extends to you. God sent Christ to the cross to preserve your life. With His forgiveness comes His provision and promise to be near you and take care of you (Genesis 45:10-11).

What a glorious gift from God! With God’s forgiveness, provision, and protection, comes the ability for you to have a Joseph perspective on life. No matter where you are or how you got there, God wants you to see with His eyes. God put you where you are, and He has a purpose for you being there. God has sent you to preserve life. As you choose to live for Jesus Christ and others, ask God how you can preserve and protect the people God has given you.

As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), you are protecting those God wants you to guard. Pray Genesis 45:7 over them.

“LORD, make ________ to be a remnant in the earth for You.

Keep them alive by Your great deliverance.


For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell