Joseph Sends for his Father Jacob

Reconciliation leads to restoration and reunion. Joseph and his brothers were reconciled following Joseph’s three tests of his brothers’ honesty, jealousy, and loyalty. Having extended forgiveness for the crime of selling him into slavery, Joseph pointed out to his brothers that God was active in all of these dramatic circumstances. Now God would reunite the family. Joseph was eager to see his father, Jacob, once again. He was eager to protect his family from the ravages of famine. In sending for his father to move to Egypt, Joseph helped restore his father’s faith in God. God wants our faith to be vibrant and life changing. Through Joseph, God brought Jacob to a place of spiritual revival.