Devotion:
Read Genesis 33:1-10.
Esau had long sought vengeance against his brother Jacob for taking his birthright from him. But when he finally saw his brother again, he embraced him. (I wonder if what “uncle Esau” did had an impact on Joseph later forgiving his brothers for what they did to him?) Esau’s change of heart is wonderful to see. The bitterness over all the deception seems gone. Instead Esau was content with what he had and glad to see his brother again.
Life can be difficult. There are times we may feel cheated and wronged, but we don’t have to hang on to the bitterness. We can remove bitterness from our lives with forgiveness and contentment. It is not easy! God is ready to hear our hearts and hurts and walk with us in the journey toward forgiveness.
Personal Worship Option:
Are there hurts and bitterness you need to expel from your life? Start an open and honest conversation with God. Choose to forgive.
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