End of an Era
It’s not every day that there is an end to an era. An era is a distinctive time period marked by characters or events. The era of Jacob has ended. I remember well when my grandparents died, and it felt like the end of an era. Their memory and influence in their descendants live on in me and many others. There are many “eras’” running simultaneously. It is weird to think of, buy my life is an era as well. I’m praying that my life on earth is an era that has great influence upon my children and their descendants. I’m also praying that the Lord continues to use me to influence others for His kingdom’s sake.
Joseph and his brothers begin the mourning process, which is different in Egypt. Joseph fully intends to honor his dad’s wishes to be buried in Canaan. Check this out….
7 So Joseph went up to bury his father. All Pharaoh’s officials accompanied him—the dignitaries of his court and all the dignitaries of Egypt— 8 besides all the members of Joseph’s household and his brothers and those belonging to his father’s household. Only their children and their flocks and herds were left in Goshen. 9 Chariots and horsemen also went up with him. It was a very large company.
10 When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, near the Jordan, they lamented loudly and bitterly; and there Joseph observed a seven-day period of mourning for his father.
14 After burying his father, Joseph returned to Egypt, together with his brothers and all the others who had gone with him to bury his father. (Genesis 50:7-10, 14 NLT)
None of us have control of our era. I do think I can serve and love to create somewhat of an era. The choices I make every day contribute to my era. I want to be known as a faithful follower of Jesus. I want to be known as a faithful husband. I want to be known as an engaged and present Dad. I want to be known as an honest and honorable REALTOR. How I’m known when I’m gone is directly connected with how I live today and every day. Oh I will die one day, and then I won’t be able to influence the narrative about my life. I want to live today in gratitude for the Lord’s Presence in my life and the opportunities that I have to live for Him and serve others.
Pressing On!
Dwayne