by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 37:29 (NKJV) “Then Reuben returned to the pit, and indeed Joseph was not in the pit; and he tore his clothes.” Reuben had a secret plan to save his brother from death, but he didn’t execute it immediately. The idea he had was to let them cast Joseph into the...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 23, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 37:21 (NKJV) “But Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands, and said, ‘Let us not kill him.’” When you hear your team members and friends plotting evil against an innocent soul, you should be that lone voice that begs to differ and who...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 22, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 37:18 (NKJV) “Now when they saw him afar off, even before he came near them, they conspired against him to kill him.” Be ever aware that there are those who envy you and wish you harm. Though they may be far off, they are planning your downfall and desire your...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 37:13 (NKJV) “And Israel said to Joseph, ‘Are not your brothers feeding the flock in Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.’” Part of family bonding is doing things together. Sticking with the group doesn’t mean you have to do all that the group does,...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 37:5 (NKJV). “Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more.” Joseph was too naive. Was it innocence that made him share those dreams with his brothers, knowing they already despised him because their dad loved him more?...
