Hey, this is Rich. We're so glad that you joined us today on the Voo Church podcast.

It's been a difficult week here in Miami as we continue to pray and resource those affected by the Surfside Building Collapse.

We are thankful for those working tirelessly and our I love my city team on site,

or believing for miracles in Jesus' name.

Why not consider partnering with Voo today and give to relief efforts at VooChurch.com slash Surfside.

Through the pain, we believe that everything because of Jesus is going to be alright.

In fact, that's the title today's talk. Let's lean into today's message.

The Lord has been leading me in these Old Testament passages.

I want to preach today from Genesis chapter 48.

Once again, we're looking for Jesus in these stories and once again, we're looking for hope of the gospel.

Genesis 48 verse 10, maybe you've never heard this story before, but I'm believing it's going to encourage you.

I believe it's a right now word, not just for Voo, but for the city of Miami and those that are hurting and struggling today.

Scripture says, starting in verse 10, now Israel's eyes, Israel is Jacob in the Bible.

Jacob has two names. Jacob was the son of Abraham. His name is also Israel.

Now Israel's eyes were failing because of old age, and he could hardly see.

So Joseph brought his sons close to him and his father kissed them and embraced them.

Now Israel said to Joseph, I never watched this. I never expected.

I never expected to see your face again. And now God has allowed me to see your children too.

Then Joseph removed them from Israel's knees and bowed down with his face to the ground.

Joseph took both of them, Ephraim on his right towards Israel's left hand.

Menace on his left toward Israel's right hand.

He brought them close to him, but Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim's head.

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