Jacob's Deathbed Prophecy -JUDAH - Conclusion

 Another lesson we can learn from Judah's experience is the need to be patient. Jehovah always fulfills his promises, but he does not always do so in a manner or at a time that we expect. Judah's descendants did not immediately began taking the lead among God's people. But they loyally supported those whom Judah appointed to do so, whether it was Moses the Levite, Joshua the Ephraimite, or King Saul the Benjaminite. May we too support whomever Jehovah chooses to take the lead among us today. - HEBREWS 6:12.

What have we seen thus far in our discussion of Jacob's deathbed prophecy? It is clear that "the way man sees is not the way God sees." (1 Samuel 16:7) Jehovah is very patient and forgiving. While he does not excuse wrong conduct, he also does not expect perfection from his worshipers. He can even bless individuals who have made serious mistakes in the past if they sincerely repent and turn to doing what is right. In the next article, we will consider what Jacob said to his remaining eight sons. 

Next time: Lessons from Living From a Deathbed Prophecy - Part 2 

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