Genesis 45:13 Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”

I wonder what everyone was thinking and feeling in this situation. I see that Joseph hugged and kissed Benjamin and then all of his brothers. He wept over his brothers. But what was going through their minds? Their hearts?

Genesis 45:14 Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping. 

Were they consumed with guilt? Were they terrified of retribution? Did they realize after all they had endured that they didn’t have to feel guilt or fear retribution because Joseph had well and truly forgiven them? How did they get to that place of forgiveness, acceptance, letting go?

Genesis 45:15 And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.

Precious Savior, Again You are showing me that I’ve got a lot of ground to cover when it comes to forgiveness and trust, letting go and moving on. I readily admit that I struggle in these areas. Help me, Jesus. Amen.

Genesis 45:16 When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased.

Have a blessed day.