The Bible calls a follower of Jesus Christ to forgive. Colossians 3:13 says, “…forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Today on the Growing in Grace, we will watch how a man named Joseph forgave his brothers after they had mistreated him and sold him into slavery. If anyone had a “right” to fume about how they were treated, it was this guy! But, strangely, he chose to release revenge.
His story is given 13 chapters in the book of Genesis. There must be something that the Lord wants us to learn from this man’s example. Personally, I think it is choosing to forgive rather than fume. Tin essence, the choice is between coming better or growing bitter. In Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph became better.
Funerals can stir the emotions, v. 15
Fear often exaggerates reality, v. 15
Failures from the past can emerge in the present, v. 15
Face-to-face communication excels regarding conciliation, vs. 16, 18
Fabricating the truth will only exacerbate the problem, v. 17
Forthright requests are the most effective, v. 17
Feeling can be legitimate to express, v. 17
Forgiveness is a gift one can extend, v. 19
Faith causes perspective to expand, v. 20
Fortifying (rather than vilifying) is better for everyone, v. 21
Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations
Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison
First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934
http://fbccolumbustx.org/
