October 2, 2021: Giver of All

“So Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac” (Gen. 46:1, NKJV).

This journey occurred after Joseph revealed himself to his brothers in Egypt. Jacob was living in Canaan when he heard the good news: His “dead” son was still alive! And the ruler of Egypt! As Jacob traveled to Egypt, he arrived at Beersheba, where the first thing he did was offer sacrifices to God in worship. His circumstances were changing right before his very own eyes, and he didn’t take these blessings for granted. He honored the One who was working behind the scenes.

Our lives can change from doom to gloom overnight. God can arrange circumstances to give us a better life, a better education, a better job. Like Jacob, let us remember to worship the One who is worthy of our praise. Ask God to help you worship Him in all things, and give Him glory for working in our behalf.

Dear God, thank You for Your many blessings in my life. Forgive me when I forget that everything I have comes from You. Please help me to recognize You as the Giver of all. Amen.

Jose Luis Espinoza Vasquez is the pastor of the Morgantown Spanish church in West Virginia.