The Promised Land – Finishing with Faith Genesis 50: Holding On to the Promise Every journey has a beginning—and a promise at the end. Genesis started in a garden, descended into famine, betrayal, and slavery, but it ends with faith. In Genesis 50, Joseph stands at the end of his life—but his eyes are still on the future. Why? Because there is a Promised Land that still awaits. Destiny still calls! 📖 “Then Joseph said to his brothers, ‘I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.’” – Genesis 50:24 Joseph had every reason to settle in Egypt. He had power, prosperity, and peace. Yet, in his final breath, he pointed back to the promise. He made his family swear: “Carry my bones with you when you go.” Why? Because he knew that Egypt was a season—not a destination. He trusted that what God promised, God would fulfill. His entire life—betrayal, leadership, forgiveness—was part of a greater journey toward God’s purpose. 🔥 Practical Steps: 1. Live with the End in Mind – Don’t settle in temporary success. Keep your eyes on the eternal promise. 2. Grow Through Every Season – Egypt may be your classroom, but Canaan is your calling. 3. Pass the Vision On – Like Joseph, leave a legacy of faith that speaks even after you’re gone. ❓ What “promised land” are you still holding on to by faith? What promise must your children hold on to even after you are gone? 💡 Final Thought: Genesis began with creation, but ends with a coffin—and a promise. That coffin was not a symbol of death, but of destiny waiting to be fulfilled. Joseph’s bones would one day rise with his people—because God finishes what He starts. So here, at the end of the Genesis journey, remember: you may not be there yet, but the promise still stands. Keep growing. Keep believing. The Promised Land is ahead.