After Jacob’s burial, Joseph’s brothers fear revenge. Instead, he offers them reassurance and grace, trusting that what was meant for evil, God used for good.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How does Joseph's story encourage you to trust more deeply in God's goodness and sovereignty?
"Long after Joseph’s death, it became clear that the story God had written in the life of this patriarch foreshadowed another, far greater Story. The beloved, favored Son of the Father was also envied and mistreated by His brothers. Though He had done no evil, He was sold for a pittance, cruelly abused, and violently murdered. We sold Him. But God sent Him." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?