“And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.”
Genesis 43:30 KJV
Joseph hastily left the room, for he was overwhelmed with feelings of love for his brother and on the verge of tears. He went into a private room and sobbed, as tears ran down his cheeks. The word used for love is the same as God’s compassionate, merciful love for us. All of a sudden, this world leader, this captain over millions, collapsed inside. It was beginning to make sense to him - all the loneliness, those dark days in prison, the misunderstanding, the pain of rejection. A family shattered for over two decades was being reunited. This took great discipline for Joseph to keep his secret from them. Joseph’s heart moved him to tears - tears of tenderness and affection for his younger brother and his long lost family. Like a little boy, Joseph missed his daddy when he was betrayed and forsaken. Jesus was betrayed by His own disciple and forsaken by His Father when He took the sin of all humanity upon Himself. It took great discipline to be nailed to the Cross but it was His love for mankind that kept Him there. Thank You Jesus, You alone are worthy!
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