RPG Juniors
JOSEPH’S COMPASSION
OCTOBER 20
Genesis 42:15 -25
JOSEPH’S COMPASSION
Both Joseph and his younger brother, Benjamin were sons of Rachel, Jacob’s favourite wife. Naturally, Joseph missed Benjamin a lot and couldn’t wait to be reunited with him. Yet, he dared not disclose his identity till he was sure his other brothers would not harm Benjamin or their father in anyway like before.
Joseph devised yet another scheme to test his brothers’ sincerity. He laid down the condition that Benjamin be brought before him if they all wish to return home to their father and to prove that they were innocent of espionage. After detaining them for three days, Joseph allowed all of them except for one to leave for home. Simeon would be held hostage till they return with Benjamin to verify their account.
In spite of the evil act the brothers did, Joseph was still full of compassion for his father and family. He ordered his men to fill their sacks with corn and also on the quiet returned the money they brought to pay for the corn and let them leave for home. The brothers accepted Joseph’s condition. They were remorseful of their evil act done to young Joseph and felt that their current distress was their punishment. Joseph who understood the Hebrew language heard their conversation and was overcome with emotion and wept secretly. However, he continued to pretend not to know them and let them go.
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Do you know that after you had done something wrong but was let off the hook too easily, you may also forget the lesson easily? Pause here. Can you remember a mistake that you will not dare to make again? Why? Joseph was a wise man and he wanted his brothers to truly repent. Joseph loved them dearly and wanted them to have peace. Only true repentance can give them peace. He loved them because he loved God. Do you love God?
Thought: Do I love God? If I do not show love to my brothers and sisters whom I can see, how can I say I love God and mean it?
Prayer: Our heavenly Father, teach me to check my own conduct daily. Fill my heart with love that I may show others compassion, kindness and generosity. Help me to be a good witness of Your love that others may be drawn to you and also experience Your love. In Jesus’ lovely name I pray. Amen.
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Genesis 42:15 -25
JOSEPH’S COMPASSION
Both Joseph and his younger brother, Benjamin were sons of Rachel, Jacob’s favourite wife. Naturally, Joseph missed Benjamin a lot and couldn’t wait to be reunited with him. Yet, he dared not disclose his identity till he was sure his other brothers would not harm Benjamin or their father in anyway like before.
Joseph devised yet another scheme to test his brothers’ sincerity. He laid down the condition that Benjamin be brought before him if they all wish to return home to their father and to prove that they were innocent of espionage. After detaining them for three days, Joseph allowed all of them except for one to leave for home. Simeon would be held hostage till they return with Benjamin to verify their account.
In spite of the evil act the brothers did, Joseph was still full of compassion for his father and family. He ordered his men to fill their sacks with corn and also on the quiet returned the money they brought to pay for the corn and let them leave for home. The brothers accepted Joseph’s condition. They were remorseful of their evil act done to young Joseph and felt that their current distress was their punishment. Joseph who understood the Hebrew language heard their conversation and was overcome with emotion and wept secretly. However, he continued to pretend not to know them and let them go.
Do you know that after you had done something wrong but was let off the hook too easily, you may also forget the lesson easily? Pause here. Can you remember a mistake that you will not dare to make again? Why? Joseph was a wise man and he wanted his brothers to truly repent. Joseph loved them dearly and wanted them to have peace. Only true repentance can give them peace. He loved them because he loved God. Do you love God?
Thought: Do I love God? If I do not show love to my brothers and sisters whom I can see, how can I say I love God and mean it?
Prayer: Our heavenly Father, teach me to check my own conduct daily. Fill my heart with love that I may show others compassion, kindness and generosity. Help me to be a good witness of Your love that others may be drawn to you and also experience Your love. In Jesus’ lovely name I pray. Amen.
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