Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

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God did not intend for Israel to build up a wall of separation
between themselves and others. The heart of Infinite Love was
reaching out toward everyone who lives on Earth, seeking to help
them enjoy and benefit by His love and grace. He gave his blessing
to the chosen people so that they might bless others.
Abraham did not shut himself away from the people around
him. He maintained friendly relationships with the kings of the
surrounding nations, and through him the God of heaven was
revealed.
God manifested Himself to the people of Egypt through Joseph.
Why did the Lord choose to promote Joseph to such a high position
among the Egyptians? He wanted to put him in the palace of the
king so that the heavenly light could extend far and near. Joseph was
a representative of Christ. The Egyptians were to see in Joseph, the
one who helped them, the love of their Creator and Redeemer. In
Moses God also placed a light beside the throne of earth's greatest
kingdom so that all could learn of the true and living God.
In Israel's deliverance from Egypt, a knowledge of the power of
God spread far and wide. Centuries after the exodus, the priests of
the Philistines reminded their people of the plagues of Egypt and
warned them against resisting the God of Israel.
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