"By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones" (Heb 11:22).Faith gives us hope even in death. Joseph knew that one day God would visit His people and that his bones would not remain in Egypt (this world), but would be carried to Canaan (heaven). This is a type of the hope of the Rapture.
Joseph (by faith) 'gave commandment', not 'requested'. Even while dying, faith gives one a divine commanding authority and power.
"By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel;" This shows that, while dying, Joseph had a blessed hope before him of the departing of the children of Israel. Joseph's bones stand for the doctrines of Christ. Just as bones are the solid part of the human body, true doctrines are the solid part of the body of Christ, the Church. Jude says we should contend for the faith (doctrines) revealed 'once and for all' to the saints of God (Jude vs 3 - Orig). Joseph giving commandment concerning his bones when he died shows that even while dying, true saints should be strong and contend for the faith or doctrinal truths revealed to them.
- Late Pastor T.U.Thomas, in "Morning Manna"
ahh Morning Manna....my favorite thing to read in the morning, lol. I read this one in the morning as well.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that I did not understand about Joseph mentioning the departure of Israelites is that, did he have a hope, or did he already know that the Israelites were going to leave to Egypt? What do you think (or know)?
Thanks deepika, indeed it's heartening to know that Morning Manna has become your cuppa tea in the morning lol..
ReplyDelete"Hope is the bird that sees the dawn when the day is still dark" says a Saint of God. I think it is this Hope that Joseph had... or so i think..:-)
Today i came quite late from a travel, and so today's manna, God forbid, u get it late.