1. Jobs for Joseph's brothers (46:31-47:12)

Joseph did not have political ambitions for himself or for his family. He did not use his great power to enable his family to live easy lives. He provided for them, but he did not put them on government payroll. They were shepherds, an occupation despised by the Egyptians. So he arranged for them to settle in Goshen, where there was good pasture land. There they lived apart from the Egyptians and grew into a multitude, keeping their Israelite identity. Jacob's pilgrimage was coming to an end. He had grown from a man of struggle into a man of blessing.

2. Joseph saves many lives (47:13-27)

Joseph controlled all the food sources in the time of famine. He had the power of life and death over the people of Egypt. He used his power to save life. He fed the people, but he did not teach them a beggar's mentality or plant a spirit of rebellion. Because of Joseph's wisdom the people were thankful, and were loyal to Pharaoh.

Application: Lord, help me to live before you and be a wise steward.
One Word: Be a steward of God's grace