“So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and Lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.”
Genesis 45:8 KJV
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers telling them that it was God and not them, Who sent Joseph to Egypt; and that God had made Joseph a father to the Pharaoh, the master of his entire household, and the ruler over all of Egypt. Joseph’s compassion for his brothers was deep because for the third time he told them that it was God and not them, Who orchestrated all the events to bring him to the throne. Joseph’s words flowed from a loving, forgiving heart as his kindness washed over them; their guilt was overruled by Joseph’s mercy. Joseph told them through tears how God worked through it all by sending him ahead of them to preserve their lives. Today, because of Jesus’s sacrifice on the Cross, we learn to forgive those who hurt us because God uses them to move us toward His Throne. When we see ourselves in the Hands of a loving God, we will not be offended. Some of our dreams are fulfilled when we handle mistreatment and betrayal with forgiving love. Thank You, Abba, for giving us the spirit of sonship to call You “Abba”! Glory!
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