Jacob blesses Pharaoh, a striking moment of mutual honor. When asked his age, Jacob reflects: “Few and difficult have been the years of my life.”Joseph settles his family in Rameses and provides them with food.

It reads in Genesis 47:7–12 Easy:  Then Joseph brought his father Jacob to meet Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh. Then Pharaoh asked Jacob, ‘How old are you?’ Jacob replied, ‘I have been alive for 130 years. My years have been few, and they have been difficult. I have not lived for as long as my ancestors lived.’Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh again and he left. So, Joseph helped his father and his brothers to make their home in Egypt. He gave them a good place to live in the best region of Egypt. This was in the region that is now called Rameses. Joseph did for his family what Pharaoh had told him to do. Joseph also sent food to his father, his brothers and all his father’s people. He gave them enough food for themselves and all their children.

Father God, You who watch over every journey, Thank You and praise You for the quiet strength that lives in aged hearts. For Your hand that guides the young in places of influence. As Jacob stood before Pharaoh, old in years and deep in story. He did not ask for favor, he gave blessing. Teach us that honor flows not from power, but from peace. You provide more than land, You grant roots, shelter, and sustenance in unfamiliar places. Through Joseph, You made a way for family to thrive.  A son bearing mercy for generations. Let us walk with dignity in foreign courts, speak blessing even when days have been difficult. May we recognize the Goshen moments in our own lives.  Where grace meets need and You prepare the best part of the land. Feed those who hunger, Not only with bread, but with hope. Let our legacies be tender and strong, Marked by faithfulness, compassion, and Your provision. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen and Amen.