Genesis 47:10 - Respect

“Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh again before leaving his court (Genesis 47:10 NLT).”

The Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus is a nightmare to the Israelites, but the Pharaoh in Genesis 47 allows Joseph to pick the place for his father, brothers and their families to live, even telling Joseph to “Give them the best land of Egypt (Genesis 47:6 NLT).” Jacob in turn blesses Pharaoh twice. It is inspiring to see two people from very different backgrounds get along and bless each other. In these days where constant battle lines are being drawn, I think we can learn a lot from Jacob and this Pharaoh. Thank You Lord for the examples You give of getting along with those that are different from us. Please help us all to one day be such an example, and please help me to do my part to work towards making this happen. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.