Judah

 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come, and the obedience of the nations shall be his.    Genesis 49.10 

Jealousy, hatred, and a murderous plot stained the heart of Judah.

Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob, was detested by Judah and his brothers. Their jealousy for the love of their father corrupted their minds and scarred their hearts. Hatred fueled the flames of destruction their envy could not resist. As these brothers plotted the death of their brother, God intervened. Judah’s desire to profit financially influenced the brothers to sell Joseph into slavery and cover their wickedness with a bloody lie. Little did Judah know the plan they devised for evil was part of God’s sovereign plan for good and his own survival.

God has a purpose for our lives. While Judah was plotting to kill his brother, God was planning the lineage of the Messiah. Judah was one of many sinful people God used to fulfil His purpose for salvation. Like Judah, we need to recognise our sin, repent, and humble ourselves before the Lord. Our past does not determine our future. God used Judah and his flaws to bring our Messiah. God invites us to surrender ourselves and partner with Him in His beautiful and divine purpose.

Father, thank You for inviting me on a journey of surrender and hope. I ask You to show me what I need to lay down at the cross to partner in Your purpose for my life. In Jesus' name, Amen

Then one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.’   Revelation 5.5