Jacob’s Satisfaction

Jacob Is satisfied. I’m thinking about this.

Judah has proved trustworthy. Not only has he brought home Benjamin, but also news that Joseph is alive. Jacob trusts him to lead the tribe and sends him ahead on the road to Goshen.

Joseph is alive and all the dreams have come true. Though Jacob never bows before Joseph, all of Egypt has bowed before him.

Jacob has a satisfaction so deep that he is content with his life. His hopes, his dreams, his life work has all been achieved.

I long to experience this satisfaction. To hear God say, “well done good and faithful servant”. Not only to hear – but to actually be a good and faithful servant.