Day 027 Genesis 43-45
Welcome to Day 027. The tension builds as Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt. Joseph tests them, manipulates situations, and makes them suffer a little. But finally, he breaks.
“I am Joseph,” he says. “Don’t be afraid. You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.”
Joseph’s forgiveness is complete and costly. He could have destroyed his brothers. Instead, he restores them. He brings his entire family to Egypt, securing their future.
The Heartbeat: God’s forgiveness is complete and transformative. When we forgive as God forgives—truly, fully, without holding back—we become instruments of healing. Forgiveness doesn’t erase what happened, but it frees both the forgiver and the forgiven.
Heart-Check: Who do you need to forgive? What would it look like to forgive as completely as Joseph did?
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