Michael B.’s Journal
Newest Journal Entries for Michael B.
2020
May 08
Genesis 49:24
But his bow remained steady,
his strong arms stayed limber,
because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob,
because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
his strong arms stayed limber,
because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob,
because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
Joseph is a type of Christ, as illustrated here.
2020
May 06
Genesis 48:14
But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim's head, though he was the younger, and crossing his arms, he put his left hand on Manasseh's head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
the blessing...Jacob the deceiver.....all the way until the end
2020
May 06
Genesis 47:27
Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and were fruitful and increased greatly in number.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
God can provide blessings to his people in the middle of a famine, or a pandemic, for that matter.
2020
May 03
Genesis 45:8
"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
We are all part of God's plan, and so often we are not sensitive to that.
2020
May 03
Genesis 44:33
"Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord's slave in place of the boy, and let the boy return with his brothers.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
Interesting how the idea of one person taking on the sins of another show up in Scripture. God is trying to tell us something!
2020
May 01
Genesis 43:23
"It's all right," he said. "Don't be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; I received your silver." Then he brought Simeon out to them.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
Our God has given us much treasure, He certainly has given me more treasure than I deserve.
2020
Apr 29
Genesis 41:16
"I cannot do it," Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires."
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
Joseph was so wise, he gave credit to God, who gives him the ability to do anything.
2020
Apr 26
Genesis 38:10
What he did was wicked in the Lord 's sight; so the Lord put him to death also.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
When I read these stories, and also reflect on our society, you could see why our Lord would want to destroy us all. We all need a Savior.
2020
Apr 25
Genesis 37:8
His brothers said to him, "Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?" And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
Even though Joseph received a vision from the Lord..that did not mean things would go easy for him..following the Lord definitely is not easy, but it certainly is worth it!
2020
Apr 24
Genesis 36:43
Magdiel and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they occupied.
This is the family line of Esau, the father of the Edomites.
This is the family line of Esau, the father of the Edomites.
Michael B. from ROCKLIN, CA said:
It is interesting to note the detail in the Bible, and that God records so many individual names. People matter to the Lord.