Genesis 43: 11-15: “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds: And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight: Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man: And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.”
Jacob still wanted to retain a sense of control at that time. He told his sons to take fruit and other precious treats from his country in the hope that he could influence the situation. He also asked his sons to take money to buy the new food and take the money back that was previously returned to them. Jacob is just like everyone else; we all want to be in control of our circumstances and make sure that nothing surprises us. This was the temptation that Satan impressed on Eve, “ye shall be as gods”. We face a far greater challenge to let go and let God work in our lives but the experience is much more exciting and much more rewarding.
(The view expressed in this blog are my own and should not be taken as inspired in any way.)
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