I found myself hearing this account through the ears of Joseph’s brothers. As Joseph plies them with questions, they had some interesting comments among themselves. They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come upon us." Reuben replied, "Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn't listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood" (21-22).
For years they have lived quietly with the guilt of killing their brother. In this situation the guilt breaks the surface of their lives.
Later as they are traveling home they have a strange reaction to finding the silver in their sacks. “What is this that God has done to us?” (27) they exclaim. As if they are being punished not blessed. Again, guilt drives their response.
Most of us carry guilt for things we have done that were wrong. We may not show it to others, but it lives in us and in those quite moments or connected moments, it explodes in to the conscious portion of our lives!
On of the great gifts of God through Jesus is that God not only forgives our sins, He takes away our guilt and shame by lavishing on us His audacious love.
Do you know the love of God the Father through believing and receiving Jesus Christ, His Son? Think about it…
Lord Jesus, praise for saving me, offering salvation, forgiveness and a clean slate to all who put their faith in You. May the world know the peace only You can give. Amen.
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