Leadership isn't proven when everything is easy—it’s tested when the pressure is on. In today’s episode, we unpack Genesis 43:1–33, where famine forces Jacob to make a painful decision, Judah emerges as a changed man, and Joseph—now in a position of power—disguises his identity to test the integrity of his brothers.

This passage reveals what real leadership looks like when resources are scarce, trust is shaky, and emotions run high. Whether you’re leading a family, ministry, or team, the principles found here will help you navigate your own leadership tests with grace, wisdom, and integrity.

Today we understand the profound promises God makes to Abram, including that his name will be magnified and that "all peoples on earth will be blessed through Abram". This highlights Abram's role as a foundational leader whose actions created a legacy of blessing.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. What can we, as leaders, learn from the ultimate act of creation?

• Segment 1: The Power of Intentional Creation
• Segment 2: Order, Purpose, and Delegation
• Segment 3: Affirmation, Resilience, and Rest

For leaders, this underscores the critical importance of rest and self-care. Just as God’s work was completed, ours too needs moments of pause and rejuvenation to maintain effectiveness and avoid burnout. Rest is not merely an absence of work, but an intentional act for sustainable leadership.