Devotion:
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Read Genesis 45:3-8.
I can only imagine the depth of emotions in the room during this scene! Recent circumstances in this situation had been building to this moment. Suddenly, Joseph can stand it no longer, so he reveals himself to his brothers. They were shocked, speechless and afraid. But he reassures them that they are not in danger - he is not going to seek revenge for what they had done to him. The primary reason for that is he is looking at all that has happened from God’s perspective. God has been at work in everything that happened all along. As we see throughout the Bible, God took their sinful action and brought something so good out of it that it looked like God planned all of it!
That is the power and glory of God. No matter what happens in our world and in our life, if we will keep trusting in God and continue to serve the mission of our Lord, God will bring something good out of it. Moreover, it will be so good that it will look like God even planned our sinful actions. But no, God doesn’t cause us or anyone else to sin, but God can take anything that someone or some group does and bring good from it. What an awesome God we serve!
Personal Worship Option:
As always, you are invited to join us in person in worship today, ideally on campus. But if not there, join us online. If you are going to participate online, invite one or more people to join you. And if you are joining us in person, bring a carload (or even one) with you!
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