45:8 “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.
much like yesterday I couldn't stop at just 1 chapter. Really an amazing story to think about how it all unfolded. Joseph has been through a lot and much of it not pleasant yet he has the maturity and closeness with God to understand that his path was much bigger than his brothers. Still how could he not be a little mad at them for the lost time with his family? Would he have had the same grace if he had not risen to rule Egypt?
His special connection with Benjamin continues to shine through in his actions here as well.
knut
24 Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!”
ReplyDeleteThis line caught my eye. I'm not sure what it means, or why he said it. But, it must be significant. Interesting.
The other thing I took away, is how elaborate the rouse of Joseph is. He hides his true identity for a long time, and make them do a lot before he tells them. Why not just tell them right away? Is he trying to punish them a little bit? Does it make him feel good to see them filled with fear?
Interesting.
tp
that line did catch my attention too, seemed out of place. i just googled it tonight and there are many things written about it. i thought this section below summarize a variety of things I found pretty well---
ReplyDeleteWe’re all headed in the same direction, and we’ve all got the same ultimate goal in mind, so we should hear and heed Joseph’s words. What was important for his brothers is even more so for us. If we want to win the lost, “don’t quarrel on the way.”