Genesis 45:1-15 – The Truth Revealed

Judah and his brothers are waiting for a response from the powerful Egyptian ruler, but instead of a judge, they find in him a friend and brother. Sending his servants away, he can restrain his emotion no longer, but reveals himself to his brothers. He is full of love and compassion towards his repentant brothers, anticipating the fear and guilt the knowledge of who he is might cause them.

Joseph shows his brothers that regardless of what their intentions were, God meant and used everything that happened for good. Sinners must grieve and be angry with themselves for their sins, but God through His power brings good out of evil. This does not excuse our sin, but it can encourage us and help us not resent others who sin against us, but like Joseph have a forgiving attitude.

Joseph tells his brothers that the famine is going to last five more years, and he is in a position, put there by God, to help his family. God is looking out for His people, and His plans and timing is perfect. He is able to turn all events and people to the fulfiling of his purposes. God’s control over all things is a comfort to us when we do wrong and a humbling reminder when things go well.