"Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life... Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God... "
Joseph's brothers were rightfully afraid when Joseph revealed himself to them. They had sold him into slavery and told his father he was dead! Now Joseph was second only to the king of the ruling nation of those days and they were under his power. Joseph demonstrates here the heart of God though by forgiving, blessing, and desiring to have fellowship with them. He realized that God's plans can use even the seemingly worst turn of events to accomplish His perfect will. This is the attitude we need to have also. It might be hard to imagine God turning your current situation to good, but hang in there! Over and over again we see how God changed lives and used horrible situations to accomplish a good and lasting result. Look to Jesus and His sacrifice on behalf of the brothers who cried out to crucify Him. Though they shed His blood, their actions accomplished the work needed to save the whole world! Also, think about Jesus' reaction to those brothers; forgiveness, love, and grace. May we have the same heart as Jesus in this. May we always seek God's perfect will and to demonstrate His perfect love in all things.
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