We’re in the midst of discussing the cross-handed blessing Jacob bestowed upon Joseph’s two sons Ephraim and Manasseh.
Recall the blessing began with Jacob taking Joseph’s two children away from him and making them his own.
Now some folks think, what a cruel thing to do?!
However, it was actually meant as a blessing for Joseph.
Why?
Well, think about it man.
In an instant, Joseph went from being one tribe to two tribes (Ephraim and Manasseh).
In other words, through his original biological sons, Joseph doubled in size and power.
But that’s not all.
Ephraim and Manasseh would uphold Joseph’s name way into the future until Joseph’s tribal name is re-established in the Book of Revelations.
However, another incredible thing occurred with the cross-handed blessing.
Through Ephraim, Joseph also received the double-portion part of the firstborn blessing.
In other words, the process of Joseph becoming the 2 tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh WAS the double-portion.
Once the two tribes of Joseph entered the land of Canaan, they would each receive their own quite large pieces of real estate and go on to build great wealth and influence in the Promised Land.
Talk about fruitfulness unbounded!!!
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