Tuesday, November 28, 2017

day no. 14,281: the King counseling his usurpers

Genesis 50:19-21
Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

Joseph comforted them. 

Take a moment to consider the audacity of that sentence. Joseph is easing the guilt of those who abused him. In similar fashion, Jesus is a source of comfort for the ones who caused Him excruciating pain. Jesus eases the guilt of those broken by their treason against Him. He is the King counseling his usurpers. He is the Judge caring for the criminals. 

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