GENESIS 45:5. “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.” GOD DID SEND ME. Finally, the attitude Joseph had sought, He believed was really there in his brethren. Judah’s appeal and willingness to give, Made Joseph to think these men had changed. Twelve brothers in the room as Joseph stood, There making himself known to them.
Years had passed, now together again Marveling at what God had arranged. “I am Joseph,” he said – they were terrified – The one they sold had not died. “Come near to me… I am Joseph, your brother… God Himself has sent me hither.” In fear they came closer – and he to them – Then tears flowed and their savior cried. “I will nourish thee… go get your families – When you come back, bring my father.”
When the ten men heard, they were terrified, Thinking their lives were about to end. After what they had done and so many years passed, It was hard to believe Joseph lived. In love and grace, he who was scorned and sold, Now made it plain they were forgiven. God who is over all had cared for him, Now God had arranged that it was he who could give.
After all these years - barriers were down, The skies were cleared, they were finally freed. They wept and they talked – Joseph sent them away To bring back all belonging to them. Back to their families, to their father they went, Joseph supplied – all they could need. United at last, father and son – a family made whole – God still honors those who honor Him.
When the Spirit of God revealed Christ to me, It was a lot like when Joseph was revealed to them. Both joy and sorrow when from sin I was free Relief and forgiveness all seemed to blend. Between me and God the barriers were down And Jesus was as real as when He died on the tree. Adopted as a son, no longer one condemned Now I am a real member of God’s family.
“O God, when such a time a that was, the joy and reconciliation must have brought joy to Thee. No doubt when a sinner such as I came to Christ, or any one for whom Thou hast been arranging for their salvation, there was joy in heaven. It would bring great delight to me too Father, if this were a time when this island was visited with Thy saving power and souls were truly convicted of sin; their repentance was real; and they would turn to the Lord Jesus for salvation. I pray for this now, and I praise Thee that I am able to speak for Thee to those who will attend tonight. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”