Bibledoorajar: With Profound Gratitude

Lastly, Israel brought Joseph before him for his comments. He had already met with Joseph once before and in that meeting he had blessed Joseph's sons, telling Joseph that they would be considered as from him (Israel).  Now Israel gave the highest compliment to Joseph: "You're a prince among brothers". He said, "Out of all the brothers I have blessed, you are a prince among them." Indeed, how could he, how could all of his brothers, how could the known world, forget the noble efforts of Joseph on their behalf?  If you think about this phrase ("you're a prince") as used today you usually pick up on the thank you element. Someone has helped out in a time of great need. Someone was in a "rough patch" and "the prince" came through for them. Thus, the person whom help was given had a need to express profound gratitude.

Lest we forget, the dictionary defines profound as:

                          Having, showing, or requiring great insight or understanding.
                          Deeply felt or held; intense.
                          Thoroughgoing; far-reaching.

Today, we have a need to remember the Greater Prince which sprang from Israel. Like Joseph he was bitterly grieved and hated but still remained a fruitful bough. Jacob honored His Mighty God for keeping His hands on Joseph. It was God that was there giving Joseph strength when he did not even know it  and it was God that strengthened Jesus to do what He did for you and me. He is and ever will be The Prince of Peace among men. How deeply felt is your gratitude? How far-reaching is your gratitude for such love? Devout Jews today send gifts of gratitude to Israel to recognize and honor all the country has meant to them and to help out their fellow Jews. What gift do you offer to The Promised One today? Is it far-reaching into your future impacting not only your life but the life of others? Something profound to think about for sure.