S – Then Joseph took them both—with his right hand Ephraim toward Israel’s left, and with his left hand Manasseh toward Israel’s right—and brought them to Israel. ¹⁴ But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn

Genesis 48:13–14 CSB

O – Commentary:

The right hand was for the head of the firstborn, and Jacob was deliberately giving that position to the younger son. That pattern was followed for four consecutive generations: Isaac over Ishmael, Jacob over Esau, Joseph over Reuben, and Ephraim over Manasseh. Many years later, Ephraim became the leading tribe in the northern kingdom, superior to the tribe of Manasseh.

 New Living Translation Study Bible 

A – The theme of God’s ways are not our ways continues.  Even when Joseph did so many things right and honoring, God still mixed up the conventional blessing. Both became great nations in Israel.  God has great things in store for us if we keep our eyes on him and not our circumstances.

R – Heavenly Father, your are omnipotent.  You know all things, you hold all things and you are not limited in any way.  We submit to your will and purpose.  Give us the ability to see your presence and hear your voice.  And, to trust you in all things.