What does Genesis 48:1 mean?

Genesis 48:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 48:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

1And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

2And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

3And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,

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