Genesis 43:19-20 So they went up to Joseph’s steward and spoke to him at the entrance to the house. “We beg your pardon, our lord,” they said, “we came down here the first time to buy food.
Scroll all the way down to verse 23 for a moment. The brothers explain to the steward the entire situation with the food and the silver and the steward’s reply is: “It’s alright. Don’t be afraid.”
Genesis 43:21 But at the place where we stopped for the night we opened our sacks and each of us found his silver—the exact weight—in the mouth of his sack. So we have brought it back with us.
I worry about so much in this life—Did I do the right thing? Have I done enough? Am I being true to who God created me to be? Are my kids ok? Is my husband? Did I leave the stove on? Just reading the stewards words calms me.
Genesis 43:22 We have also brought additional silver with us to buy food. We don’t know who put our silver in our sacks.”
Precious Savior, You know that the low level hum of anxiety is something I have dealt with my entire life. Thank You for the reminder that I need to hand those worries to You so I can focus on the work You have for me. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 43:23 “It’s all right,” he said. “Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
Have a blessed day.