Genesis 50:15-21 (ESV)
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
19 But 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.
Heavenly Father, thank you for this gracious example of human forgiveness that comes from Joseph's understanding of Devine forgiveness based on your mercy and providence. Having forgiven us, you enable us to forgives others their sins against us.
Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV)
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Thank you Father for the joy of a pure heart and the tranquility of a peaceful mind that comes from the merciful kindness of your forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others.
In the name of Jesus through whom all forgiveness comes. Amen.
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