22/04/2026
We're all familiar with Joseph's double portion but let's consider the selection of the tribe that would bear Jesus.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah - the first sons in order of their birth and thus order of inheritance - ALL had a troubled past. And yet, Judah the non-firstborn, who came up with the idea to sell Joseph into slavery, later impregnating his daughter-in-law amongst other things...was the one out of all 12 to receive the ultimate promise of authority, kingship and dominion.
When God speaks over your life, He is not consulting your history, He declares your future.
“The sceptre shall not depart from Judah…”
Even through imperfection, God can establish something eternal. In His never changing character, this rings true for me and you today.
Full video: https://youtu.be/mrDye3O2ZrA