Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Genesis 44:1-13
by: Dorothy Noel.
Joseph had heaped blessing on his brothers, sitting with them and feeding them freely. He then filled their sacks with even more food to take home. Yet, he once again planned a test for the brothers using his silver cup. Even though Joseph recognized and cared for his brothers, he still wanted to see if their hearts had changed. Would they defend Benjamin, or would they desert him as they had Joseph? When we hurt someone, we want them to immediately forgive us. But sometimes forgiveness and healing take time. May we repent freely of our sins and be willing to prove ourselves as we patiently wait for others to forgive and trust us again.