The Moment of Clarity

Bernard Gabbott - Sunday, 17 November 2024

The Moment of Clarity

Death has a remarkably clarifying effect on life. At the moment of end, life is brought into focus, and the key truths – the things that matter – are sharpened. Jacob is at the end of his life. He has been reunited with Joseph. He has seen the promises of God fulfilled. The word of God has sustained him. As he approaches the end of life, what is sharply in his mind and action? The writer of the Hebrews describes Jacob’s clarity as ‘worship’ – as he dies, he gives God what He deserves – and that is the truth of the covenant and promises of God passed onto the next generation. As Jacob approaches death, the grace of God, the promise of God, the commitment of God – all these are sharpened in his actions, and passed onto the next generation. Put simply, Jacob passes on the good news of God, through grace and promise fulfilled. Are we doing the same?

Scripture References: Genesis 48:1-22, Hebrews 11:20-22, Romans 12:1-2, Psalms 88:1-18

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