Final Exam, Part One
This confession from Judah's mouth was amazing. But this was precisely what Joseph had been waiting for; this was why he had given the final exam.
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Insight for Today
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
God at Work
Pain, when properly handled, can shape a life for greatness.
A Reflection of Christ
Do you long for Him? I've got great news! In an even greater way—greater than you could ever imagine—He longs to be gracious to you.
A Banquet of Grace
This reunion was really a banquet of grace—on full display—thanks to Joseph, a man of integrity and forgiveness.
Strength to Weep
Joseph was a great and powerful man, admittedly, but he was also a real human being with real human emotions, who could step out of the corridors of power and have the strength to weep his heart out.
Calming Response
I love the steward's reassuring response: "Be at ease," he told them. The Hebrew Bible says, simply, "Shalom."
God’s Directions
Genesis 43:1–12
So, their father, Jacob, finally said to them, “If it can’t be avoided, then at least do this. Pack your bags with the best products of this land. Take them down to the man as gifts—balm, honey, gum, aromatic resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds. Also take double the money that was put back in your sacks, as it was probably someone’s mistake." (Genesis 43:11–12)
A Horizontal Viewpoint
Negative thinking. A horizontal viewpoint. A closed mind to something that is unexpected and new. That's why we tend to panic.
New Perspective
When God softens a seared conscience we begin to gain a different perspective.
Guilty
Time doesn't erase distress. We have evidence of that in our own lives. We know from experience the inescapable reminders of our guilt.
