Synopsis: Jacob procrastinated sending all his sons to Egypt to buy food and thus restrained good God intended to do for him and his household through Joseph's rule. The passage illustrates how on our own God's people can remain isolated by fear and suspicion, falling short of the righteousness, peace and joy that is can be ours today by faith abd obedience to Jesus.Verses in order of appearance:Genesis 43:1-5Genesis 43:6-10Genesis 43:11-14Genesis 43:15-18Genesis 43:19-24Isaiah 41:10-14Genesis 43:25-31Matthew 23:37Genesis 43:32-34Psalm 23:6Romans 14:17