Devotion:
Read Genesis 45:3-15.
If Joseph had done what was “fair” in relation to what his brothers had done to him, this encounter would have ended much differently. But he showed the grace of God toward them and restored his relationship with them. Many times we like to attach a condition to forgiveness. If the other person saw the error of his ways, was properly sorry, and admitted his guilt, then yes, he should be forgiven, However, that is not what God demonstrates to us or what he expects us to offer others. God’s grace and forgiveness is unconditional. This type of grace and forgiveness is easy to grasp for ourselves, but when we are required to forgive in this manner it is staggering. So apart from God’s work in our lives and heart it is most difficult to love and forgive in this manner.
Personal Worship Option:
What person seems impossible for you to forgive? What keeps you from fully forgiving the one who hurt you? God’s love outweighs any hurtful experience. Will you obey God and forgive?
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