Genesis 43
Today's Scripture

Joseph's brothers return to Egypt for more food, for the famine continued in Canaan as well as other places. They told Jacob they would need to bring Benjamin along, because Joseph had required they do so if they wanted their brother released from custody. Jacob did not want him to go, but Judah convinced him that he would protect Benjamin. So Jacob sent many gifts along with his sons.

When they arrived, Joseph had them brought to his house for a meal and treated them to a find banquet--arranging them at the table in age from oldest to youngest. He ran away to weep when he saw Benjamin, for he didn't want to reveal his identity just yet. He repaid the unkindness and cruelty dealt him by his brothers with graciousness and hospitality.

If someone had treated me as badly, I can't imagine repaying them with so much favor. Joseph was truly a faithful follower of the God who loved them all.
- posted by Suzi @ 5:32 AM