God's Amazing Grace

Scripture:

Genesis 45:20  "Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours".

Observation:

Joseph had revealed himself to his brothers and Pharaoh found out they were there.  Joseph forgave them for all they had done to him in selling him into slavery and faking his death.  These guys deserved the death sentence, but they were given the best of all Egypt.  They went from "blessed" in Israel in their father's house to "superblessed" by probably the strongest man in the world at the time.  They deserved punishment and received grace!

Application:

When God forgives us, He does it right.  He doesn't just forgive us, but brings us to Himself, calls us His children, and blesses us beyond measure.  His grace is amazing!  He doesn't look at what you have done, but at who you are and, just like Joseph, how you are related to Him.  We are His children and He loves us incredibly.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for the reminder that Your grace is amazing today.  You don't give us the sentence we deserve, but give us the blessing we don't deserve.  You are incredible!

Yours Forever,

Jeff