A great leader isn’t flawless, but they do always show two traits. Great leaders are humble, and they learn from their mistakes.
Genesis and the Lights of Christmas
The very first words of Genesis tell the pattern of human history. Those words remind us of why we love Christmas lights and a warm fireplace.
Judah: A lion of a man
Salvation has come. There is hope for you and me. That’s good news. Even better news is more salvation is still to come.
Judah: A 180 degree change
the narrative shows Joseph and Judah’s lives paralleled. Just as Joseph was physically enslaved and imprisoned, Judah was emotionally and spiritually enslaved and imprisoned. As Joseph is finding freedom physically, so is Judah spiritually. As Joseph is working to save his family, so is Judah. As Joseph is finding redemption, so is Judah.
Judah: It’s you and me.
It’s never too late for the unrighteous to become righteous – no matter what evil you’ve done. There is always the opportunity for redemption. Sometimes it’s just a long road there.
