Forgiveness & Reconciliation – Genesis 42
In Genesis 42 Joseph comes face-to-face with his brothers who sold him into slavery.
He must decide, how he will respond to them. He has the opportunity to get even.
Will he take his revenge? Will he forgive them? Will he even seek reconciliation?
Genesis 42:14-17 But Joseph said to them, “It is as I said to you. You are spies. By this you shall be tested: by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not go from this place unless your youngest brother comes here. Send one of you, and let him bring your brother, while you remain confined, that your words may be tested, whether there is truth in you. Or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies.” And he put them all together in custody for three days.