Manasseh: for God, said he, hath made me forget.
Unknown Author
Sometimes, events that happen in our life make us feel tired, burdened, or regretful. We spend too much time thinking about a horrible deed we've committed, even though we no can no longer change it. Still we long to forget it . I suffered for Eight months trying to forget the tragic incidents that happened in my life. . Then I heard the word Manasseh for God, said he, hath made me forget .
Genesis 41:51
Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, "It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's household."
Pain and Injustice Joseph Went through
Pain and Injustice Joseph Went through |
Pain and Injustice We face today |
His own Brothers hated him |
Some times in our life too We are hated by our parents or brothers |
He was sold into slavery by his own brothers |
Sometimes we are betrayed by the people we trust most. |
When he was unjustly accused by Potipher and thrown into jail |
Sometimes We are punished for something which we have not done |
The Cupbearer Forgot Him When he needed him most |
People we trust might have forgotten us |
These incidents are real pain it is very hard to understand and forget the past.We all need a Manasseh in our life .
Joseph could have wasted his life dwelling on the injustices he suffered. As a youth, his brothers sold him into slavery, and he was forced to live in a hostile land. He had to spend his teenage and adult years away from his beloved father. Joseph even spent time in prison. In spite of all he endured, he harbored no resentment. In fact, he named his son Manasseh, which means “forgetting.” He explained, “For God...hath made me forget.” I tried several times to forget my past with my own strength but I failed a thousand times .It is not easy to forget our things in our own strength we need Holy Spirit help to that
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit”, says the Lord (Zech. 4:6)
"But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 3:14
When we obey him he not only promised Manasseh he also gave Ephraim to Joseph
Ephraim- For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.”
And the name of the second he called Ephraim: “For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.”
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