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Going through God's Word daily. Sharing our thoughts..☺I'm a lover of Christ and God Almighty, I'm not a theologian. I'm merely someone who's sharing the Word of God as the Holy Spirit leads me. Blessings and Love 😚🤗SophieBella3

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belladoc GENESIS 32: Jacob’s mission was to make amends with Esau. He knew he had wronged his brother and now was afraid to return home as the Lord commanded him. Strategically, he gave various offerings to his servants to go ahead of him and give the gifts to his brother in increments. Esau was on his way to see Jacob with an army of 400 men! cont...

Oct 04Reply

belladoc So Jacob sought the Lord when he heard this news, asking God to deliver him from the plans of Esau and also reminding Him of his promise to treat him well and to make his descendants like the sand of the sea. My question is, why didn’t Jacob seek the Lord prior to him hearing of his brother’s coming with 400 men? Why wait until he felt afraid before he sought God and reminded Him of His Word? cont...

Oct 04Reply

belladoc Why remind God of His Word when the Angels of the Lord met him on his way and had already assured him that he would be protected? Did Jacob doubt the Lord’s promise to protect him? This seems like a prime example of a man showing a little faith. He demonstrated little trust in God because God already sent His Angels as an assurance to Jacob of his safety. Jacob surely was a wise man. cont...

Oct 04Reply

belladoc He reminded God, as we know the Lord likes for us to remind Him, of His Word. Not only was Jacob wise in such manner with the Lord, he was wise when he divided his team of servants into 2 in case his brother came and overpowered him, he would only lose half his wealth. The magnitude of things Jacob sent to his brother was worth $24,000.00! This amount of money in this time is considered a good amount of money so just imagine the conversion in Jacob’s time. cont...

Oct 04Reply

belladoc This proves the substantial amount of money Jacob had. Jacob’s wealth was independent of his father’s wealth, for Jacob had established himself while living in the company of Laban. It wasn’t until Jacob returned to his father, that he inherited his father’s wealth. The addition of his father’s wealth made him a considerably wealthy man. So Jacob wrestled, physically, with God asking for His blessing. How stunning is that! cont...

Oct 04Reply

belladoc Jacob had the courage and audacity to challenge the Lord. During their wrestle, the Lord touched Jacob’s socket on his hip causing a dislocation and shrunken sinew. This left Jacob, who now earned the name, Israel meaning-God’s Prince, with a permanent limp. As a result, til this very day, the children of Israel do not eat the tendon. cont...

Oct 04Reply

belladoc .Final note, it’s been said that whoever sees the face of God, will not live to tell the tale, but here we read something different. Jacob, now called Israel, wrestled with and saw the face of God. He even named the place where he saw God’s face accordingly. The name of the place where Jacob wrestled with and saw God’s face is called Peniel. What a blessing to see the face of God! Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 04Reply

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Oct 04Reply

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Oct 04Reply

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Oct 04Reply

mistielee @belladoc Good morning Bella🌴💦I'm out visiting my husband this week. He is working about 4.5 hrs. From home. Took me a while to catch up my read!! Just a little behind, te he.😘Keep up the good work Bella. The study of Genesis would not be my choosing. I trust most by faith! However what a fabulous read! Good Job⭐️The Lord bless you richly🙏🏻❤️❌⭕️

Oct 04Reply

belladoc GENESIS 33: A chapter of reconciliation. Israel’s fear was heightened when he saw his brother coming with 400 men. As such, he arranged his family and possessions in a manner of least to most favored. I take it he did so in case Esau decided to lash out against him, his favorite would be spared. He lined up the servants and their children, next was Leah and her children and last was his beloved Rachel and Joseph. cont...

Oct 05Reply

belladoc My goodness, how obvious and heartbreaking it must have been for Leah to again have proof that Israel preferred Rachel and Joseph. Esau arrived in Israel’s presence and instead of violence, he embraced him with a huge hug. Both brothers wept and loved on each other. Israel was insistent on giving Esau gifts, but Esau wanted him to keep his gifts. Esau probably didn’t want the gifts because he was satisfied with what he had. cont...

Oct 05Reply

belladoc What a great act of humility. Nevertheless, Esau finally agreed to take the gift because if he hadn’t, it would signify that he was still hostile toward his brother and that peace was not established. Israel, on the other hand, wanted to give the gift as I suppose a sign of love and to show gratitude for his brother’s forgiveness. cont...

Oct 05Reply

belladoc Finally, notice how Israel erected an altar to God. He was always diligent to reverence God. The altar was called El Elohe Israel meaning The God of Israel. How beautiful is that! Glory be to God the Most High! Amen. Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 05Reply

belladoc GENESIS 33 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 05Reply

belladoc @mistielee Hey Sweet Mistie :) So good to see yah sis :) Thanks a mill for your kind words. I so appreciate you. Genesis is a tough one for sure...lol A major chunk to bite off :) I figure once you have the foundation, you're well on your way. It leaves little room for error later on :) Wow, you're hubby is a distance away. That is challenging for sure, but also can be a good thing. cont...

Oct 05Reply

belladoc As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I think distance helps to allow others the opportunity to see how much they appreciate the other person. So it's a good thing sometimes. Love & miss yah sis and thanks so much for your comment and encouragement. Hope you're doing well. Bless you my sweet Mistie :)

Oct 05Reply

creative2 @belladoc 😊I have been going back to the beginning to re-read all of Genesis; (up real late on Saturday til 2am & then up early Sunday before work to read). I was finding it all so fascinating with your explanations! I may not comment but I'm certainly reading!👍🏻TY for ALL you do! Such a blessing to us!😘💕💓💞

Oct 05Reply

mistielee @belladoc Bella You are absolutely right. I miss my husband when I am not with him. When we were young it was hard! But now that our foundation is found in Christ we feel secure❤️Praise God. And we long to have better quality time when we are together. Thank you for all you do!! Refreshing ReAd while I'm away from home. I love you Sis. Praying the Lord gives you a great day!😘

Oct 05Reply

belladoc @creative2 thank you sooooo much sis. I am humbled by your words and so thankful for you😚 God has truly blessed me with amazing women such as yourself. Thanks for your support. It makes me happy when I hear that the review of Genesis is helping and hopefully brings some humor 😁😆 I'm at work and still have to post the next xhapter review. I'll be up late so I totally know the feeling.😥😧

Oct 06Reply

belladoc @mistielee I think when we're young we just get so caught up in our feelings bcs we're not experienced enough to know there's more to life than Feelings 😂🙆 then we mature and realize we have grown up bills and issues so all the trival stuff flies out the window.....😄😅lmbo

Oct 06Reply

belladoc @mistielee I'm happy you and your hubby have made Christ the center of you life. GOD is soooooo good sis. May you and hubby have so many more days of blessings, Love and understanding. Thank you for your continued support 💖❤❣and always being a source of encouragement. You are truly appreciated and I thank God for you. 😚

Oct 06Reply

belladoc GENESIS 34: What a tragedy! The first rape recorded in the Bible. Dinah was violated by one of the Hivites, Shechem, who was the son of Hamor, a price of the land. Scholars have said that Dinah was around 14-15 years old when she was raped. Shechem was probably a man who felt a sense of entitlement because of his father’s title and as such he did what he wanted when he wanted. After taking Dinah, he instructed his father to get her as a wife for him. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc Note, he didn’t ask, he requested! That to me makes it seem as if he was really a spoiled person who felt entitled to various things. We read that Jacob kept his composure when he heard the news. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t think most fathers would’ve been able to hold their peace after hearing their daughter had been raped and is being held captive. Such display takes great self-control and wisdom. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc If Jacob would’ve responded negatively, more harm might have afflicted Dinah and he may never have seen her again. Notice how the Bible says his sons came when they heard the news and how the sons were the ones to speak to Hamor on behalf of their father and for their sister. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc This makes me think that Jacob was so distraught that he couldn’t bring himself to speak. He was probably so weak in the knees and sick to his stomach that he lacked any strength to say a word. Not to mention how fearful he probably was to know that his daughter was being held captive. My word! Here’s another thought as to why Jacob may have kept silent. Recall that God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, taking away the name that means, “deceiver”. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc As such, maybe Jacob did not want to take part in any deceptive plot of his sons. So instead of reverting back to who and where God brought him from, he decided to remain silent. My mother always says, “If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything at all!” That might have been the case here. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc Unlike Hamor who told Jacob to give his daughter to Shechem, make marriages with them, exchange each other’s daughters, dwell with them and acquire possessions in the land. Hamor wanted a complete entanglement as he planned to rob Jacob. I don’t know about you, but when I read (V. 8-10) I hear the slyness of the cunning serpent that beguiled Eve. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc Shechem told Jacob that he could name his price and he’d give him all he asked for if he’d give his daughter to him. I wonder, was that supposed to make things better? Would that have erased the violation?! How sly and masterfully crafted the plot was. I wonder when they had time to concoct such a plan. Scholars have said that Simeon and Levi were especially upset as they were the ones to act. Why not the others? cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc I’m not convinced that they were the angriest and as such, that’s why they reacted. Couldn’t it be possible that maybe they were the bravest? Or could it be that maybe they were the tyrants of the bunch? Or maybe they were the least forgiving of the lot? Or maybe even the most religious and they justified a lack of action as an insult to God by saying that justice must be served? Maybe they were the “hotheads” of the bunch; quick to react. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc Or maybe they were the most militant and stern of the brothers. Those are just a few of my thoughts. Nevertheless, my mission is not to argue, dispute or try to disprove another’s theory, I’m merely just stating my thoughts. Anyhow, look at the plan they cleverly devised. They used religion as a cover to say, if the men would become circumcised, they would take them up on their offer. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc So they led the Hivite to believe they would be at peace with them if they’d conform to their ways. Hamor was dealing deceitfully with the men. His intention was to rob Jacob of his wealth. He even got the locals to agree with his plan. Thank God Jacob’s family was smarter than them. They waited until the men were vulnerable after their circumcision and then 2 brothers killed all the men in the area, rescued their sister, enslaved the women and children and took their wealth! cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc They had no intention of mixing with the Hivites as they were to be a pure people. Look at the craftiness of Satan. He knew God’s plan was to have a son be born of a virgin from the pure Adamite stock and as such, Shechem became Satan’s instrument in the rape of Dinah. After the sons committed their act, Jacob fell prey to anger, fear and lack of faith. cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc He told his son’s that they’re a small bunch and basically, the Canaanites and Perizzites, remember, the giants and sons of God, will kill him and his household. Yea of little faith. Didn’t God tell Jacob that He would always be with him and He will bless him as He did his forefathers? Had Jacob believed this, he wouldn’t have spoken the way he did to his sons. I must say, the son's rebuttal was one of power, ending the chapter with a bang! cont...

Oct 06Reply

belladoc They asked their father, “Should he treat our sister like a harlot?” Their sister would be deemed a harlot as she forcibly lost her virginity. Simeon and Levi decided they would have nothing of the sort and took revenge! Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 06Reply

belladoc GENESIS 34 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 06Reply

tazze This chapter helps us to understand that there is nothing new under the sun, and anything we face there is a solution to it. We have a choice to react or respond and honestly I can't even imagine I would have handle any of it. Thanks sis love you❤️️❤️️❤️️

Oct 06Reply

gumbob @tazze Amen 🙏🏻

Oct 06Reply

belladoc GENESIS 35: Some say it isn’t necessary to have a sanctified place for the Lord, but that is false. This chapter starts out with God instructing Jacob to go the Bethel and build an altar to God. If God ordered it, then surely it is warranted. “Arise,” God said to Jacob when He instructed him to go up to Bethel and then we read Jacob using the same word, “arise” as he instructed those of his household. cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc It seems to me that arise when used in this context somewhat implies to be elevated in spirit. To come out of the dark and go to the light, hence God saying go to Bethel which means, the House of God. This notion of coming out of the dark or sinful way can be supported when we read (V. 2) when Jacob instructed them to put away their foreign gods, purify themselves and change their clothes. My question is this, is this the first time Jacob instructed them to be “pure”? cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc If so, why didn’t he tell them to rid themselves of those things prior to God instructing him to go up to Bethel? Also if he didn’t mention this prior, why was it not mentioned? Was it ok for them to live in sin? Did he turn a blind eye to their sinful ways? Here’s a stretch, was Jacob himself also living in sin? Practicing idolatry maybe? Just a thought. So they departed and while on their journey, both Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, and Rebekah died. cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc It’s not mentioned how Deborah died, but Rebekah we know died in childbirth. As she labored intensely, she somehow managed to name her last child before she died, Ben-Oni meaning son of my sorrow. What a terrible name to have attributed to oneself! Thank God Jacob was wise enough to change his son’s name to Benjamin meaning son of the Right Hand. cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc Can you imagine the life he would’ve had if his father didn’t change his name and/or if Benjamin didn’t do as Jabez and pray for the removal of the negative? My word. So Rachel, although being assisted by a midwife, died in childbirth. Jacob buried her and placed a pillar at her burial site. This is the first mention of both a midwife and a tombstone. God spoke to Jacob when he left Padam Aram and blessed him. cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc Again the Lord told Jacob that his name will no longer be Jacob, but instead he will be called Israel. This is not the first time the Lord told Jacob that his name is now Israel. So why did the Lord continue to tell Jacob that his name is now Israel? Was Jacob, not accepting of his name or was God just giving him sort of a heads up in the previous chapters when He told him of his name change? cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc I wonder if it had to do with Rachel’s passing why now he is actually being called Israel. Note that Jacob is called Israel after we read that Rachel passed. Maybe that was God’s way of saying, here’s a new beginning. Maybe God was showing Jacob that the new chapter will start with his new name. Just a thought. Either way, this is the first time we see the Bible refer to Jacob as Israel (V.21) after the Lord told him of his name change. cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc Again we see the Lord reassuring Jacob of his and his descendant’s future blessings. All this the Lord told him in person. We prove this when we read in verse 13 that God went up from him, indicative of God having a physical body. Jacob named the city where God spoke to him, Bethel meaning house of God. He also built an altar, poured a drink offering on the altar and then anointed it with oil. This is the first time we read of a drink offering being given. cont...

Oct 07Reply

belladoc Finally, we read of Isaac’s death at 180 years old! Both Jacob and Esau buried their father, showing that there was indeed cooperation between the brothers. Another “history” repeating itself moment, as Isaac and Ishmael both joined forces to bury their father Abraham. Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 07Reply

belladoc GENESIS 35 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 07Reply

belladoc Amen Tazze! I agree. So true. Thanks for reading and commenting sweetpea 😚💝💖 @tazze

Oct 07Reply

shauniegirl OMG I missed Genesis 32 Bella that's another one of my favorite scriptures. Where Jacob wrestles with God. This scripture is so powerful to me, bsc I wrestle with man & God on a regular. But I'm still learning & growing in my FAITH to trust him🙏🏽 thanks Bella😘@belladoc

Oct 07Reply

belladoc Lol😅 girl I miss comments so I know the feeling. Thank God for His graciousness to allow humans to wrestle with Him. How beautiful is that! Loving God more and more each day. Thanks so much sis for reading and commenting. Love you💖💝💚 @shauniegirl

Oct 07Reply

shauniegirl Love you more Bella 😘💋@belladoc

Oct 07Reply

belladoc GENESIS 36: This chapter gives an account of the genealogy of Esau and Seir, the father of a sect of giants known as the Horites. The main things that jump out at me are the fulfillment of Esau’s prophecy when God said that he will live by the sword. Another thing is how Esau, once his possessions were great, he departed from Jacob. Their livestock alone was too much for both of them to dwell in the same region. cont...

Oct 08Reply

belladoc Note how the Bible says Esau left Jacob. It seems Esau left his brother in peace. A nice change to all the turmoil we’ve seen in the previous chapters. Blessings and love~ SophieBella3

Oct 08Reply

belladoc GENESIS 36 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 08Reply

belladoc GENESIS 37: One of my favorite stories in the Bible, the story of Joseph. Joseph was the model son. He did as his father wished and didn’t go against Israel’s wishes. Joseph, the first son Rachel bore, was his father’s favorite as his mother was Israel’s favored wife. This favoritism Israel showed Joseph caused a deep hatred toward Joseph among his brothers. Verses 4, 5 and 8 state how much the brothers hated Joseph. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Envy, strife, hatred and jealousy among siblings are generally a result of the parents showing preference to one child over the others. It’s not good when parents make it obvious that they prefer one child over another as the least favored child/children will hate the favorite. It was not a god thing Israel did when he set Joseph apart. It was so blatant that he even made Joseph a coat of many colors. This indicated that Joseph obtained the birthright. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc A coat of such kind was only to be worn by the chief and the heir. The brothers hated Joseph’s ability to dream, his upstanding character and the position he obtained by his father. Some scholars have said that Joseph was naïve and that is why he shared his dreams with his brothers. This is definitely plausible. However, I wonder if maybe Joseph was quite aware of his doing and maybe was being a bit mischievous, wanting to brag to his brothers that he would be above them? cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Maybe Joseph was bragging and showing off his skills of being a dreamer and dream interpreter. Just a thought. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that as young as he was, approximately 17 years old, Joseph had the ability of prophecy. When Joseph told his father of his 2nd dream, his father rebuked him. Israel did so in attempts to help alleviate the hatred of his brothers and because he was ignorant of the matter. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Israel being a man of God, despite his ignorance, he kept Joseph’s dream in the back of his mind. He didn’t discredit his son’s dreams; he held it as a divine sign of what was to come. V. 11 states that his father kept the matter (Joseph’s dream) in mind. I wonder if he did so by the conviction of the Holy Spirit? Maybe the Holy Spirit convicted his spirit and as such, he couldn’t shake the thought. God always gives us support. This is seen when Joseph had his dreams. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc The dreams were a preview of what was to come in preparation for the hardship he would soon endure. The dream was something Joseph would be able to stand on until the time of the manifested vision. The brewing trouble was well on its way and the plot to kill Joseph was well crafted by his brothers. Israel sent Jacob to check on his brothers and return with a report. He used Joseph for tattletales which I’m almost positive the brothers knew. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Joseph was old enough to be in the field with his brothers, as Benjamin was the only young one. So why then wasn’t he in the field with his brothers? Why was he available for his father to send him out to report on his brothers? Sounds to me as Joseph was his father’s pet. Joseph went out looking for his brothers and when he found them, the brothers decided to get rid of him. They actually planned to kill him! cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Had it not been for God using Rueben and Judah, Joseph would’ve been murdered! I think most people attribute Joseph’s saving grace to Ruben, when in all actuality, Judah was also a reason his brother was spared. Is it a coincidence that the oldest and the youngest of Leah’s 1st lot of 4 sons were the ones to stand against the plot? Remember, with God, there are no coincidences. Ruben told his brothers to cast Joseph in the pit without killing him. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc This was so he could deliver Joseph back to their father. Scholars mention that maybe Ruben thought this way due to the sin he committed when he slept with his father’s concubine which of course was disgraceful in the sight of his father. That act probably grieved his father and in attempts to make amends, he deiced to deliver Joseph. This could very well be the case, however, I think cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc despite Rueben’s previous sin, he was just a person of great character. Most of the great fathers of the Bible committed some sort of sin in the eyes of God. That did not discredit their love for God. Next, there’s Judah who told his brothers that there would be no profit for them if they killed their brother. Instead, he suggested they sell him to the Ishmaelites. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc There’s a possibility that maybe he did really just want the money for his brother and cared nothing about Joseph’s life, but there’s also a possibility that he crafted that idea as a way to throw off his brothers. Maybe he came up with that idea as a way of trying to save Joseph’s life. Ruben planned to return Joseph to his father, but when he went to the well in search of him, Joseph was nowhere to be found. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Judah, on the other hand, didn’t intend to return his brother, but instead, planned to save his life by sending him away from the brothers. Look at God’s hand in the whole thing. Each time the brother’s plotted to kill Joseph, God took a brother to stand against it! When Ruben’s plan failed, Judah stepped up and crafted another! Were the 2 brothers in cahoots? Did they discuss how to save their brother? cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc My question is, was it really 10 brothers who were envious of Joseph or was it really only 8? Was it that Benjamin, Ruben and Judah were the only ones not against Joseph? Just a thought. Nevertheless, regardless of the 2 brother’s agenda, the conclusion would be a way of saving his life. A few final notes. When Joseph was far off and his brothers spotted him, they said, “Look, this dreamer is coming. Come therefore, let us kill him…” cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc They classified him as a dreamer, which was an acknowledgement of Joseph’s gifts. Whether they were mocking him or not, they couldn’t help but to acknowledge his ability. In life, many will come and try to kill your dream, but don’t let them. The brothers act is symbolic to those who are dream killers. (V. 19-20) They said here’s the dreamer (the dream), now let’s kill him (kill the dream)! cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Note how his brothers sent the servants to give the report to their father and then they went to confirm. How cowardice is that! I mean, if you’re gonna do something, then be prepared to reap the consequences! In their confirmation, they classed Joseph as their father’s son and not as their brother. This is a clear picture of the tremendous amount of hatred they had for their brother. Total dissociation of their relationship. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc Notice that the brothers used the blood of a kid to smear Joseph’s tunic in their deception which is the same animal Jacob used when he deceived his father, telling him that he is Esau. There was no consolation for Israel after hearing of his Joseph’s death. V. 35 states that all his sons and daughters (in-laws) arose and tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. Notice how the Bible doesn’t include his wife as a comforter nor any of the concubines. cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc I would think a spouse should be one of the main comforters. Was there no mention of this because Leah nor the concubines comforted him? If so, could this be because of Leah as well as the concubines, knew that Joseph was his favorite? Did this cause jealousy on their part toward Joseph? If so, this is horrible! Israel was in deep pain and depression, noted in (v. 35) when he said, “For I shall go down into the grave to my son in mourning.” cont...

Oct 09Reply

belladoc So regardless of how they felt about Joseph, the fact remains that Leah’s husband and the concubine’s children’s fathers loss, warranted consolation. Finally, we read that Joseph was sold to Potiphar, one of the Pharaoh’s officer and captain of the guard. This translates to one of Pharaoh’s eunuchs and high standing officials. Blessings and love ~ SophieBella3

Oct 09Reply

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Oct 09Reply

belladoc GENESIS 38: So why did Judah leave? One of the brothers actually left the “clan”. The son’s of Israel were like a clan that excluded one brother, Joseph. Judah left and went to start a life separate from his brothers. Recall that he was also the one who suggested Joseph be sold instead of being killed. Maybe he left because of his different view from the “clan”. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Maybe he knew of his brother’s malicious ways and decided he could no longer tolerate their behavior or maybe he became consumed with guilt from what they did to Joseph and needed to get away. Maybe he couldn’t bear to see his father’s agony over what he thought was the loss of his son. Just a thought. Either way, Judah left and started his life with a Canaanite woman. He married Shua and they had 3 sons: Er, Onan and Shelah. Er, married a Canaanite named Tamar. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc They never had children, as the Bible says that Er was wicked in the sight of God and God killed him. Wow! He must have been pretty awful because there were others who were wicked in God’s sight and yet their life was spared. As per the custom of the time, a widow was to be married to the brother of the deceased in order to carry on the brother’s name. As such, Judah instructed Onan, his 2nd son to marry and impregnate Tamar in order to keep Er’s name alive. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Onan was obviously not pleased with having his child be the one to carry on his brother’s name and not his, so when he slept with Tamar, he allowed his ejaculate to hit the ground. That act displeased the Lord and God killed him as well. Another son killed because of his wicked ways. This left Judah with one son, Shelah. At this point, Judah told Tamar to go to her father’s home, remain as a widow and wait for his younger son to mature at which time he’ll have Shelah marry her. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Tamar agreed. Later when Tamar found out her father-in-law was on his way to Timnah, she decided to go and portray a harlot. How crafty was Tamar to cover herself and act as a harlot in order to trap her father-in-law, but prior to sleeping him, she made sure she had some sort of security. Judah, being quite foolish, was silly enough to give up his signet, cord and staff to Tamar! All those items were items that only wealthy and prominent men possessed. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc The signet was an emblem that was used to certify all legal documents. The cords or bracelets were sometimes together with the signet. Again, only the wealthy/prominent wore this. Lastly, the staff had Judah’s name on it, another item carried by wealthy men. All 3 items were extremely important and deemed a major matter if lost. So why would Judah agree to give the 3 possessions to Tamar or anyone for that matter? cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc His lust/desire clouded his judgment as it does with most people. After he obtained what he wanted, he went looking for the “harlot” to give her the young goat (kid) he promised her in exchange for his 3 items. Again, we see the use of a kid in relation of a sinful act. Once with Jacob, when he deceived Isaac, another with the smearing of blood on Joseph’s coat of many colors and now again in payment for sex! cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Yikes! Of course, it was an urgent matter because he realized what he’d done. Such a foolish thing. Then he goes looking for her to give her the goat he promised, only to realize that she’s nowhere in sight. News comes 3 months later that the “harlot” was his daughter-in-law Tamar and she is with child! In his disgust and anger, he ordered her to be burned. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Did he do so because he was trying to conceal his relationship with her or was he merely following the code of the time? Just a thought. Nevertheless, Tamar was cleverer than Judah, for she had the 3 major belongings of Judah! She asked for them to be examined and whomever they belong to she said, is the father of her child. Judah surely called off the punishment. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc I think it’s worth noting that Judah displayed some righteousness when he acknowledged that he contributed to her sin and he took responsibility for her circumstance. If he had her put to death, her blood would be on his hands. Tamar later had twins for her father-in-law; one named Perez and the other Zerah. This is the 2nd time we read of twins and their behavior during the birthing process. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Zerah, meaning a rising of light/dawn, was the first to put his hand out at which time the midwife tied a red string on his hand. He then drew his hand back in probably saying to himself, “Let me see what this thing is on my hand.” Ha! Ok, that last statement was all in gist. Anyhow, as Zerah withdrew his hand, Perez, meaning breach/breakthrough, came out first! Again we see one twin trying to get ahead of the other. Blessings and love ~SophieBella3

Oct 10Reply

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Oct 10Reply

belladoc GENESIS 39: Joseph’s story is one of turmoil, “setbacks” and triumph. Despite Joseph’s situation, the Bible clearly states, 4 times in this chapter, that God was with him. We read that the Lord was with Joseph in (V. 2, 3, 21 & 23). Outstanding! What an amazing thing to know, that God is with you, prospering all that you do. After being sold as a slave, Joseph found himself enslaved in the land of Egypt by way of the Ishmaelites, descendants of his grand uncle! cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Once there, Joseph was then bought by Potiphar, the Pharaoh’s highest ranking official. Immediately, Potiphar was able to see the favor Joseph had on his life. Due to this, Potiphar kept Joseph close and even promoted him to overseer of his house. Potiphar trusted Joseph so much that he never bothered to keep account of what was in his house. My thought is, did Potiphar promote Joseph because he thought Joseph was favored by the “gods”? cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Potiphar knew Joseph was favored by God, but was it the true and living God Potiphar acknowledged? Did he admire him thinking he must be great because the “gods” favored him? Just a thought. Either way, Potiphar was wise to keep Joseph close, as he knew he was favored. Just as the Bible described Rachel, Joseph’s mother, so was he described. The Bible states that Joseph was handsome in form and appearance; he was stunning! cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Historians have said that Potiphar’s wife Zuleekha was an extremely virtuous woman, meaning she carried herself in such an upstanding manner. Despite her virtuosity, when Zuleekha saw Joseph, she lost all self-control. She desperately wanted him and if she couldn’t have him, then she would make sure that no one else would. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc She was an evil, spiteful, treacherous woman. She made several advancements toward him, but each time, Joseph declined. Notice how Joseph told Zuleekha, as she continued to pursue him, that he cannot sin against God, V. 9. He didn’t say, he cannot sin against Potiphar. As his fear and loyalty resided with the Lord; this being the correct way of thinking. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Remember, God has made man in His image and likeness, therefore, when one sins, the true sin is against God, not man! Genesis 1:27 reads: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Joseph was careful not to sin against God despite his “setbacks”. Many agree that Joseph’s character was one of the purest in all history! In calamity, he remained faithful. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc In overabundance and favor, he remained humble and kind. In adversity, he remained joyful and in temptation, he remained honorable. What a character! Back to our look at Zuleekha. In her final attempt, she must have been really desperate as she grabbed his garment in hopes to have him in her arms. Joseph, being the upstanding and honorable man he was, ran from her, leaving his garment behind. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc In her fury, she yelled to the guards, telling them that Joseph came in to lie with her. She kept the garment until her husband came home and used it as proof that Joseph made after her. Potiphar, in his anger, put Joseph in prison based on the accusation. I think deep down he knew Joseph was innocent. Potiphar being a eunuch, wouldn’t have been able to have relations with his wife and as such, she probably desired men who came in her sight. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Having Joseph, this stunning young man in her home, made her nature rise. It’s been said that 40 of the most beautiful Egyptian women gathered together, for a dinner hosted by Zuleekha, and all of them agreed that Joseph must be an angel due to how tremendously stunning he was. I would think that Potiphar didn’t achieve his position by being a fool. This leads me to believe that he was well aware of his wife maybe wanting Joseph. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Additionally, Potiphar’s anger could very well have been displaced. His anger was probably toward his wife, but instead, he turned it toward Joseph. It’s even possible that maybe he wasn’t even upset with Joseph, but because of his wife’s accusation and the fact that others were aware of her accusation, he felt compelled to do something. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc The fact that Joseph was imprisoned in the state house that was part of Potiphar’s house, implies that Potiphar showed some mercy toward Joseph. Of course it’s important to note that none of this was done according to Potiphar’s own will; it was God’s hand that was in the entire matter. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc So Joseph was imprisoned and while in prison, he found favor with the head keeper. The head of the prison favored Joseph because again, this was all because God gave Joseph favor. As such, the Lord had mercy on Joseph and made it so that not only did the head keeper favor Joseph, but also so that he wouldn’t look into anything Joseph did in the prison! This act was a direct replica of when Joseph was in Potiphar’s house. My word, how awesome is that! cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc God’s on His throne always and forever! Amen! Glory hallelujah! This was not just a happenstance, but instead was proof that the Lord God was with Joseph. In this chapter alone, we read several times that the Lord was with Joseph. V.21 even says that the Lord was Joseph’s only friend! My goodness. Imagine how difficult it must have been for Joseph. To have God is all you need because then truly you have the entire world! cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc However, as humans, we desire the company of other humans. Just as the Lord said in Genesis 2:18 when He saw Adam’s loneliness, “And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” As such, Eve was created. Later in the book of Genesis, we’ll read that the Lord provided another friend for Joseph. Although not a female, He knew the importance of Joseph having a physical body for friendship. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc I believe He provided a friend for Joseph because the Lord remembered that Joseph, as all of us, are mere dust. Amen. Although I am getting a bit ahead of myself, it’s worth noting a few instances of “2nd’s” in the life of Joseph. Let’s look at a couple of patterns. Here’s the 2nd time we read of Joseph’s garment being used against him. The 1st was when his brothers took his tunic back to his father and said he was killed. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc The 2nd is when Potiphar’s wife took his garment and used it to fabricate a story of him wanting to rape her all because she couldn’t have him! This is a perfect example of the saying, “There’s a thin line between love and hate.” Good grief man; I mean really Joseph, just walk around naked for heaven and earth. Haha. Ok, I hope you all know that’s just a joke. cont...

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Moving on, finally, note how his father, Jacob had to work 2 terms of 7 years to get his wife Rachel, who would eventually be Joseph’s mother. Jacob had 2 wives and 2 sons from his favorite wife Rachel and 2 times a kid’s blood was used in deception surrounding him. Now let’s look at Joseph’s cycle of 2’s. So far, he is 1 of 2 born to his mother and father, he had 2 times where his garment was used against him, 2 times he was mistreated and twice he was put in a place of seclusion. cont..

Oct 10Reply

belladoc Later we’ll read how there were 2 people he interpreted dreams for while in prison, 2 more years he remained in prison after he interpreted their dreams, 2 dreams the Pharaoh had which Joseph interpreted and Joseph had 2 sons. He was 2nd in charge 3 times! Once when he was the head of Potiphar’s house, another when he was the head in the prison and a third when he gained the status of being 2nd in charge of all of Egypt! What a Mighty God we serve! Glory! Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 10Reply

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Oct 10Reply

tazze This is awesome, once again I was mixed with emotions. lol I'm happy for Joseph because he was favored and sad because I can't imagine the pain of trails that was before him. I can't even imagine how I could have handled the lying and suffering he went through. He was a great example of being faithful to God during the most unfavorable times. I have no words for Potiphar's wife🤐. You did amazing once again sis. Love it Thank you❤️️❤️️❤️️

Oct 10Reply

belladoc @tazze 😂😂😂Girlie you had me cracking up when you said you have no words for Zuleekha...lmbo! 😁😁😁 I say, Z girl, give it up!!🙆 🙆where's the, shaking my head emoji...lmbo.😂.Just saying! I tell you, it shows that all we have to do is to be faithful. Just hold on and weather the storm and watch how God blesses us. Ain't God grand😉😆 thanks for commenting sis. I appreciate you💞💖💕💋❣🌺🌻

Oct 11Reply

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Oct 11Reply

belladoc GENESIS 40: In this chapter we see Joseph using his ability to interpret dreams. This time, he’s doing it from prison for the butler and the baker of Pharaoh. Notice how both men had a dream on the same night and both dreams were disturbing to them. We already know that God was with Joseph and He was his only friend.

Oct 12Reply

belladoc So Both having a dream in one night to me is a sure sign of God’s hand in the mix! God was paving the way for Joseph’s release and appointment! Amen! Both men’s dream troubled them so much that it became evident in their disposition. Their entire countenance was changed. This is what happens when the Lord is “dealing” with our case. God made their spirits so uneasy, that their faces couldn’t help but to reveal their discomfort. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Joseph, being as compassionate as he was, asked them why were they were sad. To me Joseph sort of seemed like a “father hen”, worrying about all who were in need. Both men replied that they had no interpretation for their dream. So why would one be so disenchanted just because they can’t interpret a dream? It seems they knew there was something about the dream that was of great significance. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc In saying this, Joseph brought to light: his relationship with God, his faith in God and his understanding of God. By making such a statement, he made a few facts known. First, he made them aware of the fact that all things belong to God. This conclusion can only be met by one who has an understanding of who God is. He then proceeded to liken himself to God when he asked them to tell him their dream. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Him having the privilege to give them the understanding of the dream, would put him in a likeness of God. Next, the fact that he asked them to tell him the dream after stating that all interpretations belong to God, is a clear sign that he had total faith that God would reveal the meaning of the dream to him. So the men told Joseph their dream, starting with the Butler. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc An overall theme in this chapter surrounds the number 3. Notice how the butler dreamt of 3 branches, the baker dreamt of 3 baskets, there are 3 men involved in the discussion surrounding the dreams and the dreams happened 3 days prior to Pharaoh’s birthday. We know the significance of the number 3; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit! Glory! Glory! Amen! So here’s a thought, when Joseph told them to tell their dreams, the butler was the first to speak. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Why’d he tell his dream first? Why not the baker first? The Bible says in (v. 16), “When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said to Joseph, “I also was in my dream, and there were three white baskets on my head.” Why didn’t the baker go first? Why’d he wait until after the butler went? If you’re thinking it’s because he was being polite, think again. The Bible says and I quote, “When the chief baker SAW that the interpretation was good, …” cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc This wasn’t an issue of being polite, it was an issue of unbelief/doubt. I think he doubted Joseph’s skills and as such he decided to wait until he heard the interpretation of the butler’s dream. This instance shows the character of the baker. Sure the butler could’ve been naïve and just decided to share his dream with whomever, but that isn’t my thought. I think he felt compelled, by the leading of God, to put some trust in Joseph. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Based on the 2 men’s dreams, the baker was the one whose character must have been quite flawed as he was the one who was hanged by Pharaoh, just as Joseph interpreted. Here we read of Joseph asking for favor from the men. After he told them the dream, Joseph explained that he was unjustly imprisoned and expressed his desire to leave the prison. This is the first time we read of Joseph asking for favor and sharing his story. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Both dreams manifested just as Joseph professed and the butler was restored to his position and the baker was hanged. The butler's reinstatement to his post didn’t nudge him at all to plea on Joseph’s behalf. Some have explained the butler’s actions by saying that he was selfish, thinking only of himself. This very well may be true, however, I can’t help but think that it wasn’t solely selfishness which prevented his pleading on Joseph’s behalf. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc I think there may have been some element of fear plus jealousy. I mean, let’s think about this; the butler and the baker both had their dreams interpreted by Joseph while all 3 were imprisoned. They both had a perplexing dream on the same night, were released 3 days later and both men’s fate were just as Joseph interpreted. So the baker’s dead and the butler’s alive. Think of how you’d feel if you were the butler and went through such an episode. cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Do you think you would’ve forgotten what Joseph told you about the dreams? If you were one of the 3, do you think you would’ve forgotten the entire interaction between the 3 of you? So now when the baker is killed, do you honestly think Joseph’s interpretation didn’t ring aloud in the butler’s head? Don't you think the whole thing probably haunted him for quite some time? cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Maybe if they were released years, or I’ll even go as far as to say months later, it would be more likely that he just forgot. I don’t know guys, that one is a hard pill for me to swallow, but again, it’s just a thought. There could’ve been a touch of jealousy taking over. After seeing all Joseph said come to pass, the butler may have thought to himself, “If I get this guy out of prison, he may start interpreting dreams, then getting attention and all eyes will be on him.” cont...

Oct 12Reply

belladoc Additionally, let’s not forget how strikingly stunning Joseph was in form and appearance. That in itself tends to breed jealousy among the hateful. Remember, we don’t know how the butler looked. For all we know, he could’ve been lacking in attention due to his appearance. I don’t think he forgot to mention or plead Joseph’s cause, I think he chose not to! Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 12Reply

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Oct 12Reply

belladoc GENESIS 41: At the end of 2 years, Pharaoh had a dream. Again we’re reminded of the pattern of 2’s. The 2-year interval is the time from when the butler and the baker were out of prison. God, in all His faithfulness, remembered Joseph. Despite the butler’s “amnesia” God made a way for Joseph to be released. God gave Pharaoh 2 dreams in one night- the pattern of 2’s. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc The first referred to 7 cows and the 2nd to 7 heads of grain on one stalk. Since the Lord uses things we can understand, he used the cows in Pharaoh’s dream. Egyptians associate the cow with prosperity and agriculture, hence why God used the cow in the dream. The fact that Pharaoh had 2 dreams in the same night is God’s way of providing confirmation to man that what was dreamt, will manifest. The next morning, Pharaoh was disturbed by his dreams. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc As a result, he called on all the magicians and wise men of Egypt to have them interpret the dream only to conclude that not one of them could. The term magicians refer to a group of priests in Egypt who had an understanding of hieroglyphics. These priests were demonic. They used the forces of darkness to provide the happenings of the future. They were well versed in the sciences and the arts. Some of them, as we read in this chapter, were the king's counselors! Yikes! cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Ok Pharaoh, working with the devil huh. Anyhow, since satanic gifts cannot compare to the true gifts of God, none of those magicians were able to interpret Pharaoh’s dream. So finally, the butler took a stand and told Pharaoh about Joseph. My word and it only took him 2 years! Ok on a serious note, the butler’s revelation of Joseph to Pharaoh happened at the appointed time. As we know, nothing happens outside of God’s timing. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Now Pharaoh’s aware there’s someone who can interpret his dream and as such, he makes haste to send for Joseph. Look at how the butler told Pharaoh of Joseph. The Bible says when Pharaoh put him into prison and then he repeats that he was put into prison along with the baker. He concludes by reminding Pharaoh that he hanged the baker. Why’d he rehash that? cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Wouldn’t it have been enough just to say, the dream was interpreted and manifested exactly according to what was said? Yeah, I don’t think so. Based on his approach, do you think there may have been a touch of lingering resentment? I think that was his way of reminding Pharaoh of what he’d done? In a malicious sort of way, he probably was saying, “Hey, look at what you did to me and now I’m the only one who knows of someone who can help you!” Just a thought. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc So Joseph’s summoned and prior to him meeting with Pharaoh, he shaves and changes his clothes. Shaving among the Hebrews was only during times of mourning and considered disgraceful to many of the Eastern nations and to the Palestinians. However, for the Egyptians, they see this as vile and did the exact opposite. They wore beards only during times of mourning. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Such school of thought of is synonymous to the relationship between God and Satan. Satan does everything opposite of God. He aims to pervert and invert all that is holy. Joseph was doing as the Egyptians. He had conformed to their customs. I see Joseph’s shaving and changing his garment sort of like a “new beginning.” Off with the old and in with the new as this was about to be the start of his new life. Notice how Joseph attributes all things to God. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc He’s careful to tell Pharaoh in (v.16) “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” He assures Pharaoh that there will be peace for him after the dream is interpreted but more importantly, he lets Pharaoh know the interpretation has nothing to do with him Joseph, it’s all from God! How beautiful is that! Again, Joseph exemplifies a righteous attitude. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc So Joseph tells Pharaoh about his dream and explains that because the famine will be so severe, the people won’t remember the good years. That just like most people, to forget all the good things that God blessed them with as soon as bad times come knocking. My word. I tell you brothers and sisters, remain steadfast in your faith, showing gratitude for all God has given you. Strive to develop a phlegmatic attitude. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Notice how Joseph gave Pharaoh advice on how to solve his problem; he was unselfish. He didn’t say, “Appoint me.” Instead, he told Pharaoh he’ll need to appoint someone wise. Immediately, Pharaoh realized the God within Joseph and appointed Joseph, at 30 years old, as 2nd in charge of all of Egypt! He saw the unselfish motive in Joseph’s speech. He gave Joseph his signet ring, placed a gold chain around his neck and put him in fine garments. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc A signet ring and gold chain were only worn by the wealthiest of men. Recall that Judah had the same items plus a staff. That just goes to show you how extremely wealthy Judah was! Not only did Pharaoh give him those items, he also gave him a wife. His wife was the daughter of one of the priests of the Egyptian sun god. The sun god’s city was On, the same city where Joseph’s father-in-law Poti-Pherah was a priest of. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Just to show how deeply involved his wife’s family was in the worship of idols, his wife’s Asenath’s name means belonging to Neith, the Egyptian goddess of handicraft. Pharaoh changed Joseph’s name to Zaphnath-Paaneah, meaning abundance of life. Quite brilliant on Pharaoh’s part! So the famine came and Joseph handled the situation just as he advised Pharaoh. The people went to Pharaoh crying for food and Pharaoh redirected them to Joseph. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc What an act! Pharaoh obviously wasn’t a graduate of the university of micromanagement! He allowed Joseph to do his job. Whether it’s because he didn’t want the aggravation of having to deal with the people or because he simply decided to respect Joseph’s position, his choice was wise. Pharaoh was smart to redirect the people to Joseph since that was the reason Joseph was put in place. During this 7-year period, Joseph had 2 sons, Manasseh the older and Ephraim the younger. cont...

Oct 13Reply

belladoc Joseph, being “All About God” named his sons according to the things God had done for him. Manasseh means making forgetful because God caused him to forget his turmoil and Ephraim meaning fruitfulness because God prospered him in the land where he’d been afflicted. What a mighty God we serve! Amen! Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 13Reply

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Oct 13Reply

raninmyheart @belladoc got a little behind but still following along and trying to catch up thank u so much for taking the time to break it all down and explain a lot that I never knew🌹❤️

Oct 14Reply

belladoc GENESIS 42: What can I say, but wow! This chapter is full of such deep thoughts. (V.1) “When Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, Jacob said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?” This sounds as if Jacob may have thought his sons weren’t the sharpest tools in the toolbox. If there’s food in Egypt, then why were they not making a move toward getting food? Would they have remained in Canaan without food and just died? cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc The way Jacob spoke, made it seem as if that’s exactly what they would’ve done. Maybe they didn’t want to go to Egypt because their conscience got the best of them, knowing they sold their brother into slavery to the Ishmaelites/Midianites who resided in Egypt. Maybe for them, going to Egypt would’ve brought back the memory they were trying to escape. Just a thought. The 10 brothers go off to Egypt. Notice, only 10 went, not 11. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Jacob would not allow the brothers to take Benjamin, the 2nd son of his beloved deceased wife, Rachel. The Bible says that Jacob didn’t send Joseph’s brother, Benjamin with his brothers. Look at the separation. Then Jacob said lest some calamity befalls him. Why’d he have such a thought about Benjamin and not any of the others? Why didn’t Jacob think calamity may have befallen any of the other sons? cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc This makes me think that deep down inside, he knew something wasn’t right with what happened to Joseph. The brothers arrived in Joseph’s presence and just as Joseph dreamt 22 years prior, they bowed before him. (V.7) says Joseph spoke to his brothers roughly. This may have been a moment of weakness for Joseph as he allowed his flesh to take over. The pain and anger he must have felt with what his brothers did, overtook him. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc (V.9) says Joseph remembered the dream he had about his brothers. I don’t think he ever forgot although it could very well be possible. Could it be that as he spoke to them roughly, God brought the dream to his remembrance? Joseph remembering his dream could mean that God jolted him back to dealing with his brothers in the spirit as opposed to dealing in his flesh. In essence, I’m saying that maybe he had a temporary moment of succumbing to the rulings of the flesh. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Look at the lie they tell in (v.11) when they call themselves honest men! Really! Liars they were. Honest men wouldn’t have plotted against and gotten rid of an innocent man and then turn around and concoct a whole lie to tell their father. The only truth they’ve told so far is when they said they’re 12 brothers, the son of one man, the youngest remained and the other is no more. Notice how they didn’t say Joseph is dead, unlike the lie they told their father. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc They said he’s no more which left things very vague. Finally, there’s some truth being told! Take note of how Leah hasn’t been mentioned again so far. I think it’s safe to say, that clearly show’s Jacob’s affection toward her. Joseph always attributed all things to God, making sure to give Him all the praise, honor and glory. In (v.18) we read of Joseph saying to his brothers to do as he instructed and they will live because he too fears God. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Joseph basically let them know that he also feared the true and living God, not he idol gods of Egypt. So Joseph gives the terms to which they are to follow which is, one remains jailed, the others go and get their youngest brother and return with him. The brothers begin to panic and the Holy Spirit begins to deal with them. They discuss among themselves how they are guilty concerning Joseph. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc They went as far as rehashing how Joseph felt and pleaded with them to not do such great evil to him, but they closed off their ears to him. As such, the distress they were encountering was a result of their past sin. Of the brothers, Ruben voices his opinion and plays the “I told you so” game. He points the finger at them and blames them for their current turmoil. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Despite Ruben’s conviction of his brothers, he still includes himself in the repercussion and rightfully so, when he says, “…his blood is required of us.” Although Ruben didn’t partake in Joseph’s calamity and he actually planned to rescue and return him to their father, he was unsuccessful and he never made his father any wiser. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc He too, sat and watched his father wallow in pain and anguish over the “death” of Joseph. He watched his father live with this pain year after year. He didn’t make his father any wiser. His loyalty to his brothers took precedence over his loyalty to his father! “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer So yes, Ruben and let’s not forget Judah, were just as guilty.cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc We read of Simeon being used as the bargaining chip. He was the one who had the cruelest nature of him and Levi. The fact that Joseph bound Simeon in front of his brothers, was probably because that’s what Simeon did to him. This may have been Joseph’s way of showing them that their past actions have come back to haunt them. So the brothers went back to Canaan without Simeon in order to get and bring Benjamin back to Egypt. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc When the brothers told their father of the terms set by the governor, he wouldn’t have any of it. Jacob began having flashbacks of what happened to Joseph when he sent him off to find his brothers and obtain a report. Jacob exercised good judgment and wisdom. Notice how he told Ruben that his son will not go down with him. He told Rueben that Benjamin’s brother is dead and he is left alone. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Interestingly, Jacob singled out Benjamin saying he’s alone when he still had 10 brothers. Obviously, he didn’t consider his other 10 sons as brothers to Benjamin. He also didn’t associate Joseph with the other 10 sons as being their brother when he spoke. Maybe this was so because deep down inside, he knew they had something to do with Joseph’s “demise.” cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Additionally, the brothers probably didn’t treat Benjamin kindly as he is Joseph’s brother, from the favorite wife of their father. Benjamin was probably favored and pampered by Jacob after his beloved son, Joseph’s “death.” Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 14Reply

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Oct 14Reply

belladoc GENESIS 43: We left off with the brothers telling their father of Joseph’s request for them to bring Benjamin to Egypt. Jacob wouldn’t hear anything of the sort. Since Israel didn’t allow Benjamin to be taken to Egypt, the brothers did not return. They remained with their father until finally after a year, Jacob instructed them to go back to Egypt and buy food. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc This time, Judah took a stand and in rebellion he told his father they would not return to Egypt without Benjamin. Notice how he spoke to his father; he said they would go if he sent “their brother” with them. He didn’t separate Benjamin by saying, “Your son.” Additionally, in his craftiness and an obvious gift of persuasion, he concluded by saying, “…we will go down and buy you food.”

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Notice how Judah singled out his father by telling him they would go buy him food as if Jacob was the only one needing food. Could this be because Jacob had a love for food and as such he used this a tool of persuasion? Recall that when Jacob convinced Esau to sell his birthright, it was through food he did so. Yes, Esau was a lover of Jacob’s red stew but Jacob was the chef (Ch.25:29)! He was the one with the skills to make a delicious pot of stew. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Recall that Jacob was the “homely” one and Esau was the “manly” man. As such, Jacob’s culinary skills were probably out of this world. I think it’s safe to say that people who like to cook, usually love food. Maybe that is why Judah used it as “leverage”? Just a thought. One may say that of Ruben and Judah, Judah was the stronger of the two. It’s easy to make such association since we’ve seen Ruben’s attempts in 2 situations fail. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Once when he plotted to take Joseph back to their father (ch.37:21) and 2 when he asked his father to send Benjamin with them back to Egypt (ch.42:22, 37). On the other hand, we see Judah being successful twice (ch.37:26-27 & ch.43:3-14). Was Ruben the weaker of the 2? Wouldn’t you say both were victors? Ruben, for always taking the stand to speak up 1st in the name of righteousness. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc It takes great courage to be the first at anything, especially when your first, is first in opposition to a mass of people. Judah also was a victor. He carried the baton when his oldest brother’s suggestions didn’t quite pan out as hoped. It could just be that Ruben spoke up because he felt obligated to do so since he was the oldest and Judah just had the skill of persuasion. Just a thought. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc So Judah reminded his father of Joseph’s terms at which time Jacob asked him why did he make such a deal. Judah stood firm, telling his father that they had no choice to reveal they had a brother they left behind because Joseph asked direct questions. If they answered falsely, it would make them liars. The fact that the brothers always spoke the truth to Joseph during his reign and to their father during the time of the famine, may suggest that they turned their lives around. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Maybe they repented of their sins and decided to live the righteous life. Sidebar, notice that it was Leah’s children who spoke and were listed as being at the forefront of most things. Could it be that the other brothers weren’t in agreement, but went along just because? Also, notice it was Leah’s 4 boys who did most of the speaking and negotiating with their father and Joseph. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Could it be because the other children were not as revered as those 4, excluding Joseph and Benjamin? Just a thought. Notice how Judah then switches his tone while speaking to his father and tells him to send Benjamin and he will put his life and his children’s life on the line if he doesn’t bring him back. Also note how he told his father to allow Benjamin to go with him personally, so that they, no longer singling out his father, may live and not die. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Judah concludes by putting a divide between the family by saying, “…both we (the brothers as a unit), you (Jacob by himself) and our little one (their children). Wow! Such craftiness! He isolates, unites and “divides and conquer”! My word, with all that flip-flopping, poor Jacob’s head was probably spinning! A few things to note. It took a whole year before they ran out of food and Jacob instructs his sons to return to Egypt for food. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc That shows the amount of food they returned with after their first trip. It was enough to feed all the brothers and their families plus of course Jacob. Additionally, recall that Simeon was left behind, being held captive by Joseph. So that means Simeon was in prison for at least a year! Jacob was so adamant about not letting go of Benjamin that he’d rather risk Simeon’s life than Benjamins. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Here again, we see a valid reason to provoke tension between the brothers and Benjamin. I wonder, did Jacob lose any sleep knowing that one of his son’s, Simeon, was incarcerated? Maybe he knew of Simeon’s evil ways and thought he needed to spend some time in prison and away from the family. Maybe he felt it would do the family good to be without him for a while because maybe it was Simeon who was the one bad apple spoiling the whole bunch. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc I mean, after all, Simeon was the one with the most wicked ways. Just a thought. At this time, Benjamin was at least 30 years old and to think Jacob was still being a helicopter dad! Jacob was determined to do everything in his power to safeguard Benjamin. Nevertheless, he released Benjamin in the hands of Judah as he decided it’s either do or die. Can you imagine the distress he experienced during Benjamin's absence? cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc My goodness. Jacob, being a wise man, instructed his sons to take gifts to the lord of Egypt and to take double the money, one set to purchase food and the other to give back what was never theirs. A true display of wisdom and honesty. Jacob used the same tact as he did when he made amends with Esau; he offered gifts. Proverbs 21:14 say, “A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.” cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Benjamin arrives in Egypt. Look at how Joseph put aside his anger and prepares to celebrate with his brothers. He instructs the steward of his house to take his brothers to his house and prepare an afternoon meal. What a great show of strength and character, to put his feelings aside and prepare to dine with the very persons who wanted him dead! Look at how the brothers became afraid because they were to be taken to Joseph’s house. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc They obviously thought they were going to meet some sort of demise because God was punishing them for their sin against their brother Joseph. Their conscience was eating away at them. Since they didn’t know what to expect, they shouldn’t have assumed it was something bad. I suppose this is human nature to think the worst when we know we’ve done something wrong. This is a beautiful lesson showing us the true mercy and graciousness of God. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc Although they deserved to be punished, God made it so they were entrusted in the hands of Joseph, His humble and kind servant that He knew wouldn’t harm them. For it was not in Joseph’s nature to be unrighteous. Amen and glory! Joseph was such a righteous man, that even his steward of his house had to follow his ways. (V.20-23) When the brothers plead their case to the steward, he reassured them in such a manner as only a Hebrew would. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc He assured them that God gave them the treasure they had, spoke peace over them and then brought Simeon to them. Could this have been God speaking through the steward? Just a thought. Of course this was all done according to God’s will and Joseph’s permission. So despite all the glitz and glamor bestowed upon Joseph and his adaptation to the Egyptian ways, he remained faithful to the true and living God. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc After the brothers presented the gifts to Joseph and paid him homage, Joseph showed he cared about them by asking about theirs and their father's well-being. We see proof of the fulfillment of Joseph’s dream when the brothers answered by saying, “Your servant, our father…” (ch.37:9). The Bible says that Joseph’s heart yearned for his brother, that is why he cried in secret after seeing Benjamin. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc So they sat arranged according to the Egyptian custom on having non-Egyptians sit separate while eating. This was because the Egyptians held the cow as sacred in reverence to their goddess Isis. Therefore, anyone who ate the cow, was deemed offensive to them. Also, they followed the casting system of keeping people segregated based on their status. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc So Joseph ate by himself because of his status, the brothers by themselves because of their lack of reverence for the cow and the Egyptians by themselves because they revered the cow. Additionally, Joseph sat them according to their age. This astonished the brothers. They were clueless as to why they were seated accordingly, but of course, Joseph knew. This goes to show that there are no coincidences in life, there are only God’s incidents! Amen!

Oct 14Reply

belladoc A possible final test to see if maybe the brothers would envy Benjamin and display jealousy was when Joseph gave Benjamin 5 times the amount of food he gave them. My word! Maybe Joseph was testing the brothers to see if they were still filled with their wicked ways, but goodness, that was a huge chance he took. cont...

Oct 14Reply

belladoc I mean, what if they still were the same; such action would’ve prompted them to be mean to Benjamin, just as they were to him and maybe Benjamin would’ve never been returned to Jacob! Good grief! What a gamble. Blessings and love~ SophieBella3

Oct 14Reply

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Oct 14Reply

belladoc GENESIS 44: Disclaimer: I along with many of us knew that Benjamin was spared and the brothers did not mistreat him. However, I’ve decided to review Genesis chapter by chapter, in attempts to remain within the confines of each chapter. Although I’ve gone ahead a few times, my intention is to review one chapter at a time. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Doing so helps to make sure that those who may not be familiar with the Bible will have a better handle on the Word instead of getting lost and overwhelmed by the wealth of knowledge contained within our precious Lord’s Word. Additionally, I aim to stimulate and provoke the thoughts of the reader. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc My goal is to have all readers of the Bible review, get to the point where they think outside the box, stretching their minds to go beyond what they’ve heard and what they’ve been taught. This is not in any way shape or form to discredit or oppose those who are truthful ministers of the Word. It’s merely to cause an awakening of the senses and a deeper yearning for the Almighty God! Having said that, let’s move on. cont....

Oct 16Reply

belladoc We left off with Joseph giving preferential treatment to Benjamin and me basically mentioning if Joseph didn’t stop and think that maybe such display of favoritism would initiate ill treatment of Benjamin from the brothers. Well, this chapter opens with Joseph commanding his house steward to give them more than enough which is him being a blessing to them. He also instructs the steward to put his silver cup in the bag of Benjamin. Why the silver cup? cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc The silver cup was a cup used for divination – a practice of predicting the future by using signs or “special” powers. Divination is an abomination in the sight of the Lord. A Hebrew wouldn’t want any parts of such an act. So Joseph having this specific cup planted in their belongings would lead them to really believe that he was indeed an Egyptian. We have not read that Joseph practiced divination. cony...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Such an act was just a way of convincing his brothers that he was really an Egyptian. Additionally, notice how the cup was to be placed in Benjamin's sack? Recall from (ch.31:34), that Rachel, Joseph and Benjamin's mother, was the one who stole her father’s idols. She took them with her when Jacob told both her and Leah that he was leaving their father, Laban’s house. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Also, recall from (ch.31:32) that Jacob was also confident that none of the members of his house would steal, which is why he quickly told Laban that whoever is the thief, he should be put to death. This is a semi-repeat of what we’re about to see with Benjamin. Early the next morning, the brothers were sent on their way. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc After they were out of the city and a little way off, Joseph sends his steward to follow them, overtake them and ask them why did they do such evil? The evil referred to was the silver cup in Benjamin's bag. Of course the brothers knew nothing about this and as such, they said they did nothing of the sort. A crime of such nature, stealing from the palace, was punishable by death. That was the code of Hammurabi which the Egyptians and Canaanites were quite aware. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Since the brothers were so confident in each other, they had no fear to reveal the contents of their sacks. What a bond! Anyhow, low and behold, the steward discovered the cup in Benjamin’s sack and ooh-la la, they became a mess! Recall Judah’s conversation with Jacob prior to taking Benjamin. He put both his and his children’s lives on the line if he didn’t return with Benji. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Since the brothers had such faith in the honest nature of each other, they spoke with confidence. They told the steward that whoever stole the cup, let him die and that they rest of them would be slaves to him. The steward corrected their statement by telling them that whoever the thief is, that person will be his slave and the others will be deemed blameless. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc So after the search, the cup was discovered in Benjamin’s sack. When the discovery was made, they Bible says that the brothers tore their clothes, loaded up their donkeys and returned to Egypt. This statement alone shows that the brothers had a new heart. They no longer harbored jealousy. A Hebrew tearing their garment was a sign of deep mourning, honesty and sincerity. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc They began to mourn for their brother whom, unbeknownst to them, just sentenced to death! They probably also began to mourn for themselves since now they were condemned to be slaves in Egypt! Finally, they probably also mourned for their father, children and wives because now they were all going to be held captive, meaning there would be no one to return home with food. Their entire family would perish! Yikes! cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc So yes, a semi-repeat of what Rachel did and Jacob’s terms with Laban. The difference here is: 1) Rachel never confessed to stealing the idols and 2) Benjamin didn’t steal the cup. Notice how the brothers tried to plead their case saying they returned the other goods they found in their sacks which weren’t theirs. Well, not for nothing, but it wasn’t any of their ideas to return the money, it was their fathers! cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Here they are back in front of Joseph and Joseph asks them what did they do if they didn’t know that he can practice divination? Notice how Joseph didn’t say he practices divination, he said he can practice divination. All in all, Joseph was careful not to say he did a thing that he didn’t. One would think that an Egyptian of his status would certainly practice divination which should’ve alerted them to a possibility of this man being a phony. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Is it possible that by Joseph saying this, he was implying to the brothers that he has the ability to see the future and that he saw that they took the item? Just a thought. Next, Judah basically says they cannot say a thing for God has found them guilty and now they are there as his slaves. Ok, notice a few things here. One, Judah is the one speaking. Where’s Ruben? Did they give up on Ruben because his previous attempts at various things failed? cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Or was it that since Judah was the one who promised his father to return Benji safely, that he felt the need to be the one to speak? Just a thought. Notice how Judah segregated Benji by saying (the one with whom the cup was found) from them, all the other brothers by saying (both we). cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Finally, notice how Judah totally disregards the steward’s response when the steward said they, the brothers who didn’t steal, would be found blameless, but the one who’s the thief would become his slave. Judah clearly stated in (v.16) “…here we are, my lord’s slaves.” His statement was inclusive of them all. Not only was it inclusive, it was also dismissive of the fact that Benji should be put to death or to be a slave by himself. My word, what a stance! cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Joseph replied in the same manner as his steward when the men were in the field, by saying that he'd enslave the thief and release the others. This again shows Joseph’s ability to judge fairly and impart justice appropriately. Additionally, it shows the kindness of his heart because he didn’t say he'd sentence Benji to death, which was the code. Instead, he said he’d become his slave. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc The fact that his steward said the same thing, implies one of two things. Either A, the steward was instructed exactly what to say with everything or B, Joseph’s kind and just nature rubbed off on the steward resulting in him making a judgment call, in the same manner, his lord would. Just a thought. By the way, what would Joseph had done if the brothers said, “OK keep our brother, we’re gone!” cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Would he have kept Benji and disclosed who he was and they’d live happily ever after or would he have kept Benji, revealed himself to him and then went back to Canaan to reveal himself to the family? Just a thought. Finally, Judah intercedes on Benji’s behalf. He revisits the conversation between him and Joseph and him and his father.cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc He informs Joseph that if he were to return without Benji, his father would die, so he asks Joseph to keep him as a slave and to release everyone else. During all of this, Judah did tell one lie, he said that Benji’s brother is dead. He didn’t know if Joseph was dead or alive, he merely assumed. Could it be that he was drafting up the most sympathetic plea possible hoping if Joseph heard that Benji’s brother is dead, he’d have mercy on him? Just a thought. cont...

Oct 16Reply

belladoc Not only did Rueben plead for Benji, he did so for his brothers and his father. He just knew Jacob would die if Benji did not return home. Wow! We knew Judah had a heart from the time he convinced the brothers to sell Joseph which spared Joseph’s life, but my word, what a complete turnaround! What an upstanding character. Judah’s new character exemplifies a true display of selflessness. Blessings and love ~ SophieBella3

Oct 16Reply

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Oct 16Reply

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Oct 16Reply

belladoc GENESIS 45: Wow what an amazing reunion! All I can say is can you imagine the emotions that were flying high! My word! Joseph bawled out so loud that all of Pharaoh’s house heard it! Poor Joseph couldn’t take it anymore. All the hiding from his brothers got the best of him that he had to send all out of his presence except his brothers. Can you just imagine how his brothers must have felt to know that he survived and now they have to live with the evil they did to him? cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc Think of how they must have felt knowing that he was a bigger person than them, so forgiving and kind. Joseph even went to the extreme of telling them to not let their hearts be troubled. It was necessary for him to tell them that because he needed to give credit to God and rightfully so! You see, the entire ill-treatment and injustices Joseph faced were all for the preservation of life. cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc God used Joseph as the pawn to assure that when the famine hit, Jacob and the Abrahamic lineage would be preserved. Joseph’s life provides a valuable lesson for us to learn from. When things are not going the way we plan or hoped or when things seem so unfair, it’s important to remember that God is always in total control! Unlike man, He is a jack of all trades and master of all! cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc Remember to get out of your feelings in times of turmoil and remember that life’s not just about you; it’s about the God in you! The Lord will have His way by any means necessary. Something that stuck out to me is when Joseph told the brothers that there were 5 more years of the famine they’d have to weather. Notice how the brothers didn’t ask him how he knows. cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc Could it be because now they realized that Joseph was really a dreamer and that God probably gave him the vision? Or maybe they were so shocked to the point that the cat got their tongues. Or maybe it was a combination of both. I’m not certain why there was no query there, but for sure, it would’ve been something I asked. Again we read that Joseph puts Benjamin 1st. He gave Benji more than the other brothers and he wept on his neck before anyone else. cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc A clear display of his longing for his only brother by his mother. When the brothers told Jacob that Joseph was alive, Jacob was in complete disbelief! It wasn’t until he heard his sons speaking the words Joseph told his brothers to tell their father and when he saw all the carts Joseph sent to carry him that he finally believed! Immediately he was revived! Wow, for over 2 decades, 22 years, he mourned his beloved son! cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc Pharaoh was so pleased with Joseph that he told him to take carts and send for his family. He also told him that he would give them the best land in all of Egypt! What honor and blessing! Only God could make such a thing happen. My dad always says, “The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” I then jokingly say, “Yeah, that’s if you don’t die in the battle!” cont...

Oct 17Reply

belladoc Haha, I know, it’s a bit morbid but true. Thank God Joseph lived to enjoy so many years of bliss. He enjoyed more years than he suffered. Glory be to God, for it is He and only He who is worthy to be praised. Blessings and love ~ SophieBella3

Oct 17Reply

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Oct 17Reply

belladoc GENESIS 46: So the reunion is on its way. Although Jacob is heading to Egypt, he still takes time to offer a sacrifice to God while in Beersheeba. Jacob was doubtful about going to Egypt since his father was forbidden to go to Egypt. As such, he did the proper thing which was to offer a sacrifice and go before the Lord in prayer. Almighty God in all His graciousness, called to Jacob, announcing Himself as the God of his father. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Why didn’t God say that He is the God of Abraham and etc…? It's probably because the Lord wanted to identify with what Jacob knew since it was Isaac who taught him about God and not Abraham. So God gives Jacob the ok to go to Egypt, assuring him that He will be with him and He will also bring him back from Egypt once he has passed on. Notice how Jacob didn’t offer the sacrifice prior to his journey. He didn’t do so until after he departed Canaan. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Could it be he was so excited to hear of Joseph’s existence that he lost himself in the joy and got ahead of himself, hurrying off before consulting God? Nevertheless, he came to his senses before he was too far off from Canaan. Beersheba was approximately 25 miles from where Jacob lived. We see the entire genealogy of Jacob at the time of his departure. Recall that Er and Onan, 2 of Judah’s sons, died in Canaan so they were not counted in the persons of Jacob who went to Egypt. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Interestingly, Judah had twin sons born to him by Tamar, Perez and Zerah, who God probably used to fill the gap for his 2 sons who died. He then had 2 grandsons born to him by Perez, the line in which Jesus came from. Isn’t it ironic how 2 of Judah’s sons died and then he was blessed with 2 sons simultaneously and later 2 grandsons by Perez. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc I think God used Perez to give Judah his 2 grandsons to fill the void of the death of his 1st 2 sons and Tamar to give him twin sons to also fill the gap. Now look at this, Perez is one of the twin sons (double blessing) of Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law who played the harlot to sleep with him in order to conceive. This is the same line that our Christ (the ultimate blessing) came from. God gave Judah more than double for his trouble. His blessings were amazing! cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Tamar used Judah to fill the gap of her widowhood and of being motherless at the time. Then look at how God used this very line to allow His only begotten son to be born out of, whose purpose brought back all who will, into union with our Great Abba Father! My word! God always fills in the gaps. Amen, glory hallelujah! This just goes to show that God doesn’t use our shames against us. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Maybe that was God’s way of helping to fill the void Judah must have felt with his loss. Notice how Leah was not called Jacob’s wife, but Rachel received that title in this chapter. Again, maybe just a way of showing the extreme preferential treatment Jacob gave Rachel. Additionally, as discussed previously, Jacob also gave preferential treatment to Joseph and Benjamin. Regardless of the reason why, the fact remains, he always gave preference to someone at some time or another. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Could this have stemmed from the fact that he was favored by his mother, Rebekah? Did he learn this bad trait from her? Just a thought. We read that of all the brothers, Benjamin had the most sons. He had 10 sons! My word. Sort of makes me wonder if this was so because he was left as an “only” child. Maybe him having so many children was a way to compensate for the loneliness he may have felt growing up as the only remaining son of his mother. Just a thought. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Next, notice how Jacob chose Judah to be the representative to Joseph once they arrived in Egypt. Could this be because he learned that Judah was one of the 2 sons who was instrumental in saving Joseph and pleading on behalf of Benjamin's life? Or could it be that he realized that Judah was the most convincing of them all and that he showed great leadership skills? Or maybe because he was the one who’d been speaking to Joseph the most during all their trials.cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Or maybe it’s a combination of all 3. Just a thought. Whatever the reasons, Jacob definitely made the right choice because Judah was the most upstanding of the other 8 and definitely the most convincing. Finally, look at how Joseph told the brothers what he’d say to Pharaoh in order to have Pharaoh allow them to dwell in Goshen. He’d tell Pharaoh they’ve been shepherds since “forever” and that they should tell him the same thing if he asks. cont...

Oct 18Reply

belladoc Goshen was the most favorable land for shepherds. Goshen was a land that was great for grazing, consisted of non-Egyptians and Semites and was close to Canaan, Joseph saw this as the ideal location for his family. This land proved suitable because it would keep his family far from the sinful Egyptians while providing the best environment for the livestock. Blessings and love~ SophieBella3

Oct 18Reply

belladoc GENESIS 46 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 18Reply

belladoc GENESIS 47: This chapter clearly shows that Joseph was quite the business man. He assured that everyone benefited during the time of the famine. When the people of Egypt ran out of money to pay for food, the went crying to Joseph. Joseph told them that he would exchange their livestock for food; the people complied. Next, when they had no more livestock, they bartered their land and Joseph bought the land for Pharaoh. cont...

Oct 19Reply

belladoc All the land of Egypt became Pharaohs except the land that belonged to the priests. Pharaoh had given the priests rations and so all the priest survived off the rations Pharaoh provided to them. Joseph took the people and began to move them toward the cities. He strategically did so as a means of being able to feed the people more easily. The Egyptians also offered themselves up to be Pharaoh’s servants as part of the bartering system; Joseph accepted. cont...

Oct 19Reply

belladoc They offered so they could have food to survive. Now although this sounds a bit greedy, remember, Joseph had to store up food for 7 whole years! As such, the people were able to eat. Joseph in all his kindness decided to give the people seed to plant and harvest. Once the harvest came, the people were instructed to give 1/5th to Pharaoh and to keep 4/5th s to feed their families and to replant. cont...

Oct 19Reply

belladoc That was the place. This was an extremely fair deal. After all, the people had nothing. Everything was bought for Pharaoh, but despite that, Joseph managed to find a way to give something back to the people. Joseph’s family were allowed to reside in the land of Goshen, just as Joseph desired and they were well taken care of. cont...

Oct 19Reply

belladoc Pharaoh, displaying wisdom, told Joseph that if he knows of any competent herdsmen among his family and those who came with Jacob, to make them chief herdsmen over his livestock. This proved Pharaoh to be a shepherd king. Of course Pharaoh wanted to meet the man who was responsible for having such a mighty son. So Jacob went and met Pharaoh at which time Jacob blessed Pharaoh. I wonder how Pharaoh received that? cont...

Oct 19Reply

belladoc I mean, the Egyptians didn’t recognize the Hebraic way, they prayed to idols. Recall that Joseph’s father-in-law was the priest of On, the city of the sun god. So I wonder how Jacob’s blessing was received? Just a thought. Notice how Jacob doesn’t withhold that his life had been of great suffering. He tells Pharaoh that his days are few, meaning his predecessors lived longer and also that his days were evil because of the turmoil he encountered during his life. cont...

Oct 19Reply

belladoc Pretty transparent he was. Leads me to think that maybe his pain was so deep, weighing his heart down therefore causing him to discuss his feelings. The Bible says, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34) Later, Jacob calls for Joseph and makes Joseph vow that he’ll take his body back to the cave Machpelah where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah and Leah were buried. So Joseph swore to Jacob that he would. Blessings and love ~SophieBella3

Oct 19Reply

belladoc GENESIS 47 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 19Reply

belladoc GENESIS 48: As Jacob was ill and was preparing to die, he was visited by Joseph and his 2 sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Joseph prostrated himself in the presence of his father as did his grandsons. This was a form of reverence to God and paying respect to his father. So Jacob prepares to bless Joseph’s 2 sons and when Joseph places his older son Manasseh in Jacob’s right hand, Jacob switches his hand to Ephraim, the younger. cont...

Oct 20Reply

belladoc He blesses him as if he were the firstborn. Joseph, being displeased with this action, took his father’s hand to move it to the older son’s head, but Jacob being aware of what he was doing told Joseph, “ I know my son, I know.” Jacob intentionally blessed the younger. He did so by the leading of the Holy Spirit. This blessing is almost like a repeat of Jacob and Esau! Yikes! cont...

Oct 20Reply

belladoc Notice that Jacob, just as his father Isaac, was without sight at the time they offered up a birthright blessing. Next, we read of Jacob mentioning Rachel’s death and her burial in Bethlehem. He didn’t mention Leah’s death, moreover to mention where she was buried. This clearly shows how in love he was with Rachel. Also, it’s worth mentioning that Rachel was the only person buried in Bethlehem, the others were buried in the cave of Machpelah. cont...

Oct 20Reply

belladoc Now, of course, Jacob blessed his beloved son Joseph and he even blessed him with the birthright! Although Joseph was his favorite, he didn’t go against the natural order of things based on that fact. His blessing Joseph with the right of the firstborn as opposed to Ruben, was solely because Ruben had sinned when he slept with one of Jacob’s concubine. cont..

Oct 20Reply

belladoc I think Jacob was probably thrilled to give the birthright to Joseph anyway because after all Joseph was his beloved son. Blessings and love ~SophieBella3

Oct 20Reply

belladoc GENESIS 48 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 20Reply

dylansgal12 @belladoc Thanks for thinking of me in the tag lists :-) but could I be removed from them please? These are such sweet posts though... compassion and positivity is so refreshing! <3 Keep up the good work! (^_^)

Oct 20Reply

tivnefashion @belladoc Hi there😊😊I just sent you a small message on your website 😊😊❤️❤️

Oct 20Reply

belladoc @dylansgal12 Thank you so much for your kind words love To God be all the Glory. I appreciate you 🤗 I've just removed you from the list. I understand multiple tags can be overwhelming. Blessings and love Bella💜💚💗

Oct 20Reply

belladoc Oh my goodness Kelli, thanks for such a sweet message❣💞💚💖Timothy Gid be all the Glory. 🙏🤗😊😆 I truly appreciate all the love and support. YOU ROCK! 😄 Please feel free to spread the word both on and off of Posh. I'll be posting the Genesis review there under the, Just A Thought, tab. Just haven't had a chance as yet🙆 @newfielover

Oct 20Reply

tivnefashion @belladoc you are so very welcome 😊❤️❤️ I'll be watching for them!!! 😊😊

Oct 20Reply

jetth Amen❤

Oct 20Reply

dylansgal12 @belladoc Thank you and thanks for understanding! :-) You are such a light and blessing in your posts, you're doing a good work, don't ever forget that <3 May God bless you abundantly (^_^)

Oct 20Reply

belladoc Thanks so kindly hon. If you ever want encouragement you can visit asksophiebella3.wixsite.com 🤗😊 @dylansgal12

Oct 20Reply

dylansgal12 @belladoc Awesome, thanks! <3 <3

Oct 20Reply

marywkariuki I think I've fallen behind on the readings 😔 im trying so hard to keep up with shares too 😔🙊 .... but how are you these days 🙈❤️

Oct 20Reply

belladoc 👋👋😆😄 Hey beautiful.💞❣💖 Oh no worries. It happenes. I'm thankful you're still reading 😊 I'm trying to keep up myself so I totally get it. I'm good sunshine. Thanks so much for asking. The update is I've launched a new site🙆 and its all about God. It's under construction, but it's up🤗🙌🙌😄 would love for you to visit. The website is under my username. Asksophiebella3.wixsite.com so how are you doll? I hope you're well. @marywkariuki

Oct 20Reply

marywkariuki That is awesome!! I'm not working tomo afternoon so I'll be able to visit and spend some time on your site ☺️❤️... man I've been working so much (70hr/week) and soon I'll be getting another full time job 😫😹... but I've been hanging in there 🙈🙏🏾

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Oh wow, 70 hrs!!! Yikes! That's a lot. Try to get some rest honey. Don't over do it. Oh I can't wait for you to visit the site. I can't wait....no emojis sorry. Take your time and read Genesis hon, it'll be here. Also I will be posting it on the site so it'll be there too :) @marywkariuki

Oct 21Reply

belladoc GENESIS 49: In this chapter, we read of the prophetic word spoken over Joseph’s sons. Notice how Jacob blessed Joseph and his 2 sons before he spoke to the other 11. Joseph was given the birthright that Jacob’s 1st born, Ruben, lost due to his weakness toward lust. Jacob called his sons to gather around him. I would think doing so would cause tension among the brothers, but either way, Jacob followed through. Of course, our God isn’t a God of chaos. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc He loves order and as such it would only be expected that Jacob would prophesy over his sons in their order of birth. A brief review of each son’s prophetic word. Son #1: Ruben, because of his unstable ways, he would not prosper. Recall that Ruben slept with his father’s concubine. So despite his good works of attempting to save Joseph, his sin prevailed. Sons #2 &3: Simeon and Levi, they had evil ways, Simeon worse than Levi. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc They were to be scattered among Jacob, meaning that Simeon’s land would be a part of Judah’s, he wouldn’t have his own. Levi would be given scattered cities among the tribes. Recall that they slaughtered the prince Shechem, the one who raped their sister Dinah. Jacob wanted nothing to do with their sin or to be held accountable for their grievous act. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Son #4: Judah, his name means praise and as such his brothers would praise him; he’s God’s lawgiver. From Judah’s line Jesus Christ came. What a blessing! Many say Joseph was the most blessed, but I think Judah takes that title. Yes, Joseph received the birthright and was blessed by God. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc He became the 2nd in charge of all of Egypt. Wouldn’t you say that having the Christ born from your line is the greatest blessing ever! Amen! Glory hallelujah. Just a thought. So Judah was the strongest tribe of all with Joseph equal in might. Son #5: Zebulun, would have mighty trades with Sidon and Tyre. Son # 6: Issachar, instead of giving up their land, they would pay tribute to the Arabs who repeatedly invaded their land. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Son #7: Dan, the Danites would give in to low morals and begin to treat their invading neighbors unfairly. Son #8: Gad, would struggle during their attempt to retain their land. Son #9: Asher, would be blessed abundantly. Son #10: Naphtali, a tribe that would have great linguistic skills. Son #11: Joseph, well by now you know Joseph had been and would continue to be blessed. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Full of prosperity, but burdened with numerous enemies which started with his own brothers. So it would be for both his sons as well. Son #12: Benjamin, this tribe would have warlike characteristics. They would be a force to be reckoned with. Finally, Jacob blessed all his sons and then instructed them to take his body back to the cave of Machpelah, where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah and Leah are buried. Notice he still didn’t call Leah his wife. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc He merely said, “…and there I buried Leah.” What a very sad life Leah must have lived, knowing her husband didn’t have that love for her, the way she yearned. The Bible says that Jacob drew his feet up into the bed and breathed his last breath after saying those things. Blessings and love ~ SophieBella3

Oct 21Reply

belladoc GENESIS 49 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 21Reply

ladymaria @belladoc Hi and thank you for continuing to spread the Word of God. Love is such an emotional topic for us all and I was just thanking Jesus tonight that He loves me unconditionally and NOTHING can separate me from His LOVE. That goes for all my sisters, there is nothing like the love you know you have with your Heavenly Father. I love you'll, many blessings to you and yours! ☺💕🌈

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Yes in deed Maria, God's love is agape love and only He possess that depth of love. His love is unconditional and unsituational🙌🙌🙌 Sis I so appreciate you 💞💞❣💟💚💗💗💙and your positive words and energy. May the good Lord Bless your socks off 😆😄🤗 @ladymaria

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Oh ladies I'm sorry I forgot to mention yesterday that there is a correction in Ch. 48. Rachel was not buried in Bethlehem, she was buried on the way to Bethlehem. Additionally, please note that today will be my last posting of Genesis. Next is the book of Exodus. I will continue my review as I did with Genesis, however, I'll post 3x/week as opposed to daily postings. I intend to post on M,W,F. cont...

Oct 21Reply

belladoc My reviews will also be posted on my website: asksophiebella3.wixsite.com/mysite along with other encouraging things. The site is new and I am still fine tuning it as lead by the Lord. Please have a visit and feel free to drop me a line via the comments/contact section. I love and appreciate you all for your continued support, but more importantly, for your obedience to the Lord. Blessings and love~SophieBella3

Oct 21Reply

belladoc @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 21Reply

marywkariuki Ok great I will absolutely do that!! ☺️🙈❤️

Oct 21Reply

belladoc Love yah sis :) @marywkariuki

Oct 21Reply

belladoc GENESIS 50: So Jacob died and Joseph mourned deeply. He prepared his father’s body the way Egyptian’s prepared their dead, by embalming. Notice how it wasn’t mentioned that the other brothers mourned Jacob. I wonder why. Could it be they did mourn, but not as profoundly as Joseph? This embalming process took 40 days and the general mourning period is 30, so the Egyptians mourned him for a total of 70 days! cont...

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Joseph sent word to Pharaoh after the days of the mourning to ask that he may take his father’s body back to Canaan. There was no opposition noted. It seems Joseph always received whatever he requested from Pharaoh. Notice that Joseph sent a message to Pharaoh seeking permission to go to the land of his ancestors to bury his father. He didn’t send others to ask because he was afraid to ask Pharaoh nor was it a result of deep sorry. cont...

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Joseph sent word because he was not deemed presentable in the eyes of the Egyptians, as the Egyptians did not shave during times of mourning. Many dignitaries accompanied the family to the burial. Joseph while at the threshing floor, he mourned 7 days for his father. Israel was buried in the cave in Machpelah. Once Jacob was buried the brothers started to fear that Joseph would begin to treat them poorly due to his remembrance of the evils they did to him. cont...

Oct 22Reply

belladoc So they sent word to him saying that their father said he should forgive them and have mercy on them. One only thinks out loud whatever is in the heart. Since their nature probably would’ve caused them to treat Joseph poorly had the shoe be on the other foot, they figured he would do the same to them. Either way, Joseph reassured his brothers that no “retaliation” would occur. cont...

Oct 22Reply

belladoc So basically, the brother thought Josephs good treatment when their father was alive was because of their father. Notice how Joseph humbled himself by saying is he in the place of God? He pointed out to the brothers that what they meant for evil, God meant for good in order to save many lives. He spoke kindly to his brothers and assured them he’d provide for them and their families. Joseph died at 110 years old. cont...

Oct 22Reply

belladoc He told the brothers that God would come and take them out of the land of Egypt. He made his brothers make an oath that when God does come to remove them from Egypt they must take his bones out of Egypt and back to the land of Canaan. This ends the reading of The Book of Genesis. Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end, world without end, Amen! Blessings and love ~ SophieBella3

Oct 22Reply

belladoc GENESIS 50 LIST.. @becky9157 @creative2 @holdon3 @kkayo4410 @lynndiana @nic39 @raninmyheart @shauniegirl @tazze @brookie941 @amandamachell @trjennings @drosch @heartmykids @closetmob @sarrah @tammywiiams @gumbob @caithlyn__ @loveaclosetfind @pretty4less @tina421 @4cocoalove @creative2 @ninascloset5 @jesussavedme @shugahs @lisayums @dbjmedia @chevygirl09 @mollys3 @anna1011

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki I had a bit of trouble finding the website 😰 is it case sensitive?

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Hey Mary👋👋😙 I'm sorry I'm not sure what's happening. I just tried it and it worked. I typed in all lower case. So I put in, asksophiebella3.wixsite.com/mysite please lmk if that works. I'm concerned bcs I have one of my PFF'S saying the same thing. I can't figure it out bcs all the others who have the same link had no problems 🙆😔 @marywkariuki

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki Ok I just tried it the second way, it works now! 😊❤️

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Thank Gid😆🙌 Which way did you try it so I can share with my other PFF who's having issues as well. @marywkariuki @marywkariuki

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki The 2nd way (with mysite) at the end ☺️

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Oooohhhh ok got yah. Thanks sis I'll let her know to try it🤗 how are you babe? I know you're working tons of hours so just want to make sure you're resting. @marywkariuki 😚😊🤗💛💞

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki Thank you! ☺️ yes I'm doing well, today I have a day off, so I'm gonna try to relax as much as possible 👍🏽 but I'm loving your blog so far, how often do you post on there?

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Thanks so much sis. It's still under construction...lol I don't have a format yet. I'm just allowing the Holy Spirit to lead me. The main pages will be the Tid Bits and God Incident since those will be my daily experiences. If you have a suggestion I'm totally open and would appreciate it😄😆 @marywkariuki

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki Oh no worries I'm so impressed you were able to make one I know it can be tough to find content to post 😊🌸 I hope one day I can get a good following for my travel blog ... but I'm so happy with your site, I will def think of more topics, but my usual favorite are: faith, guidance, and forgiveness ☺️

Oct 22Reply

belladoc Oh cool. I may have an area where I put links to things worthwhile such as your blog. So let's see😆😊 I guess I just look at it as writing down the daily things God does for me. I'm bringing all that to light 🤗 Thanks for your support sis. I so appreciate you. You can send me a message from the site if you ever have personal things to discuss and don't want it on Posh😉 just go to the contact section and type your beautiful heart away my sweet friend💙💗💖💕💚 @marywkariuki

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki Yes I saw the link too, thank you so much & I will absolutely do that ☺️🌸❤️

Oct 22Reply

belladoc @marywkariuki 😚😍 my pleasure beautiful

Oct 22Reply

marywkariuki ☺️😍❤️

Oct 22Reply

belltwinz PLEASE add me. Life is too real and forgiveness is scarce on earth.

Oct 25Reply

belladoc Amen to that sis! Thanks so much for your comment and welcome to the group! Please visit my website at asksophiebella3./wixsite.com/mysite It's under construction, but well on its way. :) @belltwinz

Oct 26Reply

belltwinz @belladoc Yes PLEASE!!! Thank you!!💓

Oct 26Reply

belladoc Leave a comment once you visit. I'd love to say hi :) Night night hon. @belltwinz

Oct 26Reply

belladoc Hey Mistie girl. I miss you tons😚 please check out the new site asksophiebella3.wixsite.com/mysite @mistielee

Nov 18Reply

mistielee @belladoc Bella I sure will!! I miss you too. Put some fave listings in my likes to share periodically!! Life is sooo busy. Praising God for you upon every remembrance 💞💞💞 I love you, Sis

Nov 18Reply

belladoc @mistielee sorry girl if I'm being slow right now but how do I put my favs up for you🙆😂😂

Nov 18Reply

mistielee @belladoc Sweet Bella💖You do just fine!! I just click on the like button then it goes in my likes and I can share quick from there. No need to share back though!! I just want you to know I'm thinking of you even though I may not get in your closet!! Xoxo

Nov 18Reply

leesamarie @belladoc So glad to see I'm not the only one who is NOT ASHAMED of my beliefs & my Lord!! Much love & respect sister! Have a blessed day! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

Nov 19Reply

belladoc @mistielee Ahhhhh ok got you. I thought you were telling me to add my likes to your closet ..lmbo🙆😂😂😂 sorry I got that all screwy. Praying for God's blessings on you my sister and friend. I so appreciate you. Thank you so much for thinking of me. I'm always thinking of you too 🤗😚💞❤💕

Nov 19Reply

belladoc @leesamarie YES LORD JESUS SAVES👏👏🙌🙌🙌😆😄❤🤗 I just started a website I'd love for you to visit. Asksophiebella3.wixsite.com/mysite I don't put something new daily, but I post when I get the a Lord nudging me...haha so nice meeting you sis💞💕💗😊

Nov 19Reply

mistielee @belladoc Lol, That happens to me too!! I sure will. I think of you often!!❤️😘🙏🏻❣Have a great day!! Xo

Nov 19Reply

belladoc @mistielee thanks so much sis. You do the same my friend💞💕💗❣🤗

Nov 19Reply

leesamarie @belladoc I will! Right now as a matter of fact. So glad to have a sweet sister on poshmark with me! The world needs the Lord so badly these days, so many are hurting and feel so lost. Great that you let your light shine for Christ!

Nov 19Reply

mistielee @belladoc Bella💞Please have a very Merry Christmas!! XO

Dec 21Reply

belladoc Hi my sweet friend. I was thinking of you and then you sent a message. I wish you such a wonderful Christmas. May you be blessed my sister. xoxoxo @mistielee Oh and please have a look at my website http://asksophiebella3.wixsite.com/mysite drop me a line and let me know you were there :)

Dec 22Reply

mistielee @belladoc Bella🌷Thank YOU!! I think of you so often. I pray your time will be very blessed!! I sure will... Can't wait to peek at your site. Nite Sweet Sista😘❌⭕️

Dec 22Reply

belladoc Awe thank you so much sis. I think of you often too :) Thanks so much. I can't wait for you to see it as well. I'm gonna add the bible review soon :) Oh and I've started Exodus, but have to get it posted. Yippie :) @mistielee Have a beautiful night sis and love you.

Dec 22Reply

mistielee @belladoc Your welcome Bella✨I loVe Exodus! Great visual for our own mentality. Good for YOU!! I'm so glad God inspires you to write these wonderful helper studies for all to read and see Truth. It is so very needed.💖💞The Lord bless you Sis. I love YOU😘

Dec 22Reply

belladoc Thank you so much Mistie. Thanks for the encouragement. I so welcome it sis. I give God all the praise. I thank Him for allowing me to share His Word with everyone who will :)

Dec 22Reply

beautiesbest Yes it is..... Love the Lord with all my heart

Jan 07Reply

belladoc @bednart hi tehre👋👋😆 isn't the Lord grand! Love Him with all my heart. Please feel free to visit my site. It's in my profile at the top of the page.

Jan 07Reply

rackaddict21 Your 👏 awesome! ❤️❤️❤️ May God continue to bless you and yours and strengthen you on your walk!

May 06Reply

belladoc @rackaddict21 Hi there love and thank you for your kind words🤗💟❣💕😚I give God ALL the glory, honor and praise.🙌🙏Thanks so much for stopping by. Please feel free to look at the TOL segments as well further down in my closet 😊Have a blessed day love and please come again.

May 06Reply

megsmarr I appreciate your shares!!

May 07Reply

belltwinz @belladoc Hi ladies. I just stumbled upon these posts. Please tag me in. True believer here!!! 🙏🙌😇

May 13Reply

belladoc @belltwinz hi love I sure will. I haven't been writing much, but will keep you in mind😆😉Thanks for stopping by and happy you like the post.

May 13Reply

heartmykids Hi Bella.. just wanted to stop in and say hi and thank you for always being a constant consistent source of encouragement. Please keep me in your prayers. Love you Sis!! 💕💕❤️

Jul 09Reply

belladoc @heartmykids hey Jen how are you sweetheart 🤗 so good to chat with you. I'm happy and honored you thought enough.of me to say💜💗💞 I thank God for you and the inspiration to be a source of encouragement. Glory be to God. Love you sis and please stop and say howdy often. Night night.

Jul 10Reply

mandys0623 THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHRIST IT SAVIOR! GOD BLESS

Dec 15Reply

belladoc @mandys0623 God bless you Mandy. I thank God for my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.💕💖❣

Dec 15Reply

nicerose I agree with your beliefs. This is Nicerose 2.

Jan 06Reply

diorstateofmind CONGRATS ON THIS LOVELY HOST PICK 🎉😍🎉😍🎉

Jan 06Reply

belladoc @nicerose😙 thanks so much love.💞💗💖 I didn't think a non clothes item could get a HP...yay😄😊Isn't God grand😊💎🎶

Jan 06Reply

belladoc @diorstateofmind thank you😉😊🎈🎀🎊

Jan 06Reply

belladoc @pukeglitter Hi there🌺🌼🌷🌻 Everything Jesus interest me. God first, Jesus 2nd and the Holy Spirit 3rd😉Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. God bless you abundantly🤗

Jan 23Reply

kirabella35 @belladoc 🌹I would not be where I am today without Jesus🌹 he makes miracles out of the darkest hours and times🌹 many lessons I have learned and still to come🌹 I believe that it is only through our trials and tribulations that we can grow🌹 God Bless Love🌹

May 22Reply

belladoc @kirabella35 👋🏼💕🌺Hi beautiful Kira. Sis you are so amazing! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing such truth and heartfelt words. I'm humbled and honored. Yes Jesus is the only way🙌🙌😍👏🏻He is my strength and my everything. Without Him I am nothing and will be nothing, but with Him I am everything He wills me to be🌺🤗Abundant blessing to you beautiful one💕💞💞💥

May 22Reply

luvbucs28 Praise God to that 🙏🏻, I will pass it on sister in Christ ❤️

May 31Reply

belladoc @luvbucs28 👋🏼Hi sis💖💖awe thank you. I praise God for always making a way for His children. Love you sis. God bless you and thank you🤗🌺

May 31Reply

luvbucs28 @belladoc God Bless you too!! Keep planting seeds 💞💞☺️

Jun 01Reply

belladoc @luvbucs28 Thanks hon. Praying God continues to see me as fit to use me🤗🦋

Jun 01Reply

kimberleybrown Love!!

Aug 15Reply

belladoc @kimberleybrown Amen💗🌺🤗

Aug 15Reply

glimmergirl61 LOVE these Scriptures listings! You must be a Christ follower! As am I! Great way to witness! I shared quite a few of your listings! Great closet!!! I want those intense distressed 👖!! But I doubt they come in MY size—20-22? 😞😓. If you ever see them in a plus size, let me know! Come check out my closet sometime-there’s something in there for half the people on this site!! Lol! Nice meeting you and God bless! Deb, Posh Ambassador 🌷

Aug 31Reply

belladoc @glimmergirl61 thanks so much sis. I am a Christian.🤗😄🦋🌻Glad u stopped by and shared. I definitely returned the favor💛💜❤I'll let u know if I see the distressed blues. Wish mine could fit u.

Sep 01Reply

belladoc @shuffman77 welcome Sheila and th a is for stopping by. Blessing to you love🦋🌺❤🌺

Oct 03Reply

shuffman77 @belladoc Aww you are so welcome & so sweet! 😊

Oct 03Reply

belladoc @shuffman77 ❤❤❤🌼🌺🤗

Oct 03Reply

tweetboo55 Just shared:) ty

Oct 03Reply

belladoc @tweetboo55 Amazing! Thanks for helping to spread the gospel❤🌺😍🤗

Oct 03Reply

bootsbotas Amen sista !!💕

May 14Reply

belladoc @bootsbotas yes Lord amen!❣❣❣

May 15Reply

california_gal ☝🏼👑✝️ 🌊👙🌊

Jul 29Reply

belladoc @california_gal amen sis😇🙏

Jul 29Reply

belladoc Hey Beloveds🥰 It's been awhile. I'm back at it again! Ready to give you all a dose of ❤️ 😍. I added a new listing with all the info but decided to tag you all here just in case you forgot about this. Please check out the new post and contact me if interested. The info is on the flyer. Hope to see you all there. Love Bella😘

Sep 16Reply

belladoc Hey everyone, please check out the new listing. If you loved this segment, you're gonna love what comes next and it's totally free! I hope to see you all there and Please read the flyer info carefully to get my contact info. Send me a message if you'd like to attend.

Sep 16Reply