Daily Bible Reading - Day 19: Genesis 46, 47, 48 & Romans 15

Today's reading comes from Genesis chapters 46, 47, & 48 for the Old Testament, and Romans chapter 15 for the New.   In Genesis 46-48 we continue the story of Joseph and his family reunion. The big picture here is that God is making his promises come to life by bringing down Jacob (Israel) and his whole household into Egypt. They will settle in the land of Goshen and continue to multiply. God promises that they will become a great nation! Keep reading to see what happens next.   If I were to sum up Romans 15 it would be to say that we are called to live in Harmony with our brethren. There should be nothing that divides us if we are in Christ. Our national heritage, our cultural differences, the color of our skin, the language we speak... If we are IN Christ, then we should live in peace. Vs 13 of this chapter says it well:   "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."