Genesis 45
Joseph confronts his brothers as they come to Egypt for grain and he is at first harsh and unforgiving. However, he ultimately relents and forgives - he recognizes that it was God's plan that brought him to Egypt.
He also seeks to comfort his brothers because they know Joseph is in a position of great power and they are subject to harsh retaliation and punishment. Yet Joseph knows that those who sin are to be forgiven because we all sin and we should dispense grace as we have received it.
My Prayer: Lord, You are an awesome God, full of love, compassion and mercy for me - even though I am quite undeserving. Thank You Jesus. Please forgive me for failing to dispense mercy on others. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love (and forgive) others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. v8
Joseph confronts his brothers as they come to Egypt for grain and he is at first harsh and unforgiving. However, he ultimately relents and forgives - he recognizes that it was God's plan that brought him to Egypt.
He also seeks to comfort his brothers because they know Joseph is in a position of great power and they are subject to harsh retaliation and punishment. Yet Joseph knows that those who sin are to be forgiven because we all sin and we should dispense grace as we have received it.
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13
My Prayer: Lord, You are an awesome God, full of love, compassion and mercy for me - even though I am quite undeserving. Thank You Jesus. Please forgive me for failing to dispense mercy on others. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love (and forgive) others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
