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Genesis 45: 26

They told him, “Joseph is still alive!”… Jacob was stunned; he did not believe them. But when they told him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. And Israel said, “I’m convinced! My son Joseph is still alive.”

When Joseph’s brothers first told their father that Joseph was alive, Jacob did not believe them. But when Jacob heard what Joseph had said and seen what Joseph had sent, his spirit was revived and faith to believe came.

Notice that when Jacob’s spirit was low, he was called Jacob. But God had previously given him a new spiritual name; a name of destiny. When Jacob’s spirit revived, he was called by that name, Israel. You too have a great destiny that comes alive when you revive your spirit with the Word and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The very next verse (Genesis 46:1), Israel sets out to meet Joseph and before too long, he stops to worship God. Notice that we don’t worship God, so that we can revive our spirit, in order to receive revelation and gifts from God. No, God gives us revelation and blessings which revive our spirits and takes us to a place of worship!

As believers, take in the Word of Christ and be aware of the great things He has done for you. As leaders, be bringers of the Word and of His gifts.

We revive spirits, awaken destiny and bring people to worship by making them aware of everything Jesus has said and everything Jesus has generously given to them.

Prayer for this week: Thank you Father for you are for me. Help me grow in the knowledge of your Son and what he did for me. I am immeasurably blessed. Keep me in your presence in every moment, conscious of everything you are.