It’s Only Goat’s Blood

Apostle Grace Lubega

Gen 37:31-34 (KJV); And they took Joseph’s coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood; And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son’s coat or no. And he knew it, and said, It is my son’s coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

The context of our theme scripture is that after Joseph’s brothers had sold him to certain Midianites, they dipped his coat of many colours in goat’s blood and showed it to his father.

When Jacob saw the coat, the Bible says “he knew it, and said, It is my son’s coat; an evil beast hath devoured him.”

Jacob concluded that his son was dead over the testimony of goat’s blood.

When you study the scriptures, you will realise that for twenty one years afterwards, right from the day Jacob admitted this truth in his spirit, he never heard the voice of God again.

God only spoke to him after his spirit revived and he acknowledged that Joseph his son was alive (Genesis 45:27-46:3).

Many Christians have beheld the testimony of goat’s blood and concluded that certain things in their lives were dead.

These conclusions shut out the clarity of God’s voice in their lives.

That sad doctor’s report is only goat’s blood. Don’t base on it to conclude that you are bound to die any time soon.

The rumours about laying off staff in your company should not drive you to the conclusion that you have lost your job.

Regardless of how convincing the evidence is, remind yourself that it is only goat’s blood. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Genesis 45:27-46:3, 2 Corinthians 4:18

GOLDEN NUGGET: 

That sad doctor’s report is only goat’s blood. Don’t base on it to conclude that you are bound to die any time soon. The rumours about laying off staff in your company should not drive you to the conclusion that you have lost your job. Regardless of how convincing the evidence is, remind yourself that it is only goat’s blood.

PRAYER: Father, I am grateful for your Word. I behold the testimony of truth and not just facts. It doesn’t matter how the situation appears, my eyes are set on you and my heart is attentive to your blessed assurance. I believe your report above all else. In Jesus’ name. Amen.