GENESIS SERIES
Chapter 45 The moment of
Reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers.
In this wonderful chapter, we have
the great moment of reconciliation. Joseph reveals his identity to his
brothers, who were speechless and amazed (vs3). Joseph does not berate
his brothers for what they had done to him, but rather encourages them to see
that his misfortune was part of God’s plan to save them from famine and that
God had brought good out of the evil vs7-8). Joseph not only tells them to
bring his father to him, but provides abundantly for their needs for their
journey. Interestingly enough he gives Benjamin more than the others,
warning his brothers not to quarrel about it.
When the brothers return home, they
tell Jacob, who initially does not believe them, but hearing their words and
the proof of the amenities which Joseph had provided, he believes and decides
to visit him before he dies.
This chapter is full of lessons for
us.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS.
Do we allow our emotions to guide us
for the right moment for reconciliation?
How do we feel when someone we have
wronged forgives us?
Do we acknowledge that misfortune in
our lives is part of God’s overall plan for us?
How do we feel when others are given
more than us- are we jealous/think it unfair, want to quarrel about it?
Are we open to hearing the truth
spoken to us even when it may seem impossible to believe?
Do we need proof of God’s goodness to
us?
Do we want proof when we have been
constantly lied to by others (family, colleagues, and parishioners)?
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