Today's thought

Today’s thought from Genesis 45-50

 

Joseph was a rather extra ordinary man, His belief, trust and obedience to his God played an obvious role in the many tough and gigantic decisions that he had to routinely make.  But even personally, he not only forgave his brothers of their terrible transgressions, he saved their lives from certain ruin in the famine.  Not only did he save them, but he provided so generously for them that their families together became a great nation that threatened the very existence of Egypt, one of the most powerful nations of that time.  Joseph’s forgiveness went beyond words it went even beyond reconciliation; it went the whole way to restoration and full relationship with his brothers.  Joseph recognized that regardless of the actions of his brothers, his God was greater and his God could take even the most egregious action and use it for kingdom glory. 

 

What does forgiveness for us look like, is it words without relationship. Are we willing to forgive but only at a distance?  Do we allow restoration and relationship with the offender to be part of our forgiveness track?  While these steps take time are we willing to allow the process to be implemented?  What would God have us do in forgiving those who have come against us?

 

Think about it

Rob