1. Joseph represented Egypt: he reigned and defended that nation. Judah, however, rose up to represent Israel, which is in line with God’s will. That is, Judah rose up to defend the kingdom of God. He became Jacob’s shepherd and was the one who fought for Israel’s inheritance in Joseph’s place. Therefore, God gave him the inheritance of the firstborn (Psalm 78:67-68).
2. Jacob’s descendants owe the preservation of all the descendants of the people of Israel to Judah, for it was he who took the risk and the responsibility at the most crucial moment. He acted as king, representing the kingdom of God (Genesis 49:8-10).
3. The Lord loves Zion; He loves those who fight for His kingdom. Just as He used the donkey when entering Jerusalem, the Lord desires to use everyone—children, teenagers, captains, David’s mighty men, and senior stewards—so that one day He may be crowned King. Therefore, until Shiloh comes, let us stand firm in the fight for the kingdom of God (Psalm 110:2; Matthew 21:4-9; Genesis 49: 10).
4. “Because of Abraham’s obedience, the blessing came to us: “In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” (Genesis 22:18). Thanks be to God, this blessing was confirmed by God’s oath by Himself. Today we live the fulfillment of this promise. Barrenness has been broken, because we are in the right place to worship God: in the Spirit, received by hearing of faith” (Daily Food, book 8, week 4, Sunday, p. 72).
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