FAITH CAPSULE: God is able to see you through and He will never fail. 

Genesis 48:1-14

Life can be difficult and everything can seem to be impossible, but “with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) Jacob’s most beloved wife died a painful death during a journey. “Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, “Do not fear; you will have this son also.” And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin.So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). (Genesis 35:16-19)Rachel was the favorite wife of Jacob; she was the mother of Joseph, the most beloved of all the children of Jacob. Joseph was sold to slavery and later framed by brothers as if wild animals devoured him. It was pain and agony to Jacob thinking and accepting there would be no way of seeing Joseph again. Jacob was a first hand witness to how life is full of ups and downs. Have you lost anything or anyone so dear and you have thought there is no hope? It is important that we be careful of negative confession. In the midst of all kinds of agonizing challenges in our way, we can always and it is better to be confessing positives. Jacob thought it was over until he was able to see Joseph. He then testified, “And Israel said to Joseph, “I had not thought to see your face; but in fact, God has also shown me your offspring!” (Genesis 48:11) Have you been giving up to all that has been giving you up to pain, groaning, and mockery? It is not time for you to give up, but it is rather time for you not to give up because when there is life there is hope. God is not a partial God, but a faithful and merciful God. Jacob did not only see Joseph, but he eventually saw Joseph and the children of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh). The word of God encourages, “…and concerning the works of My hands, you command Me.”(Isaiah 45:11) God is true to His word if you will remind Him about Jacob prevailing, you will be able to command Him concerning the need for your miracle. Again, if you will cast your entire care and burden on Him, He is able to see you through and He will never fail. Jacob saw through by seeing Joseph and you will also see-through in Jesus name.

Prayer for today: Ask God, Remember me, O Lord, with the favor You have towards your people. Oh, visit me with Your salvation that I may see the benefit of the chosen ones.