How to give Meaning to your Pain

The descent of the sons of Israel into Egypt demonstrates how to give meaning your pain: [Exodus 1:1, 5 RSV] "1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household:" The first Torah portion of the book of Exodus, Parashah Shemot, shows the horrors of enslavement for the Jewish people. Shemot is also the Hebrew name for the second book of the Bible. The word, Shemot means Names. It is through the “Names” God gave His people that they emerged victorious out of their cruel bondage and subjugation. Jacob’s sons are listed to stress that the Jews did not replace their Jewish names with Egyptian ones, signifying that they refused total assimilation into Egyptian culture. By listing their names, God is emphasizing how precious His people are to Him.  In exile, the Israelites actualized their ability to overcome darkness and gave meaning to their pain. Even as the Children of Israel emerged victorious from the Egyptian exile, you too will emerge victorious from the tribulations of your life. It is through the process of exile that God will bring forth your hidden potential. In this study, you will forsake your Egyptian (mitzrayim) mindsets of limitation and emerge with new purpose as you embrace your destiny which is your high calling in Christ Jesus: [Philippians 3:14 RSV] "14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Join us for “How to give Meaning to your Pain”