"And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him."
Possibly one of the most healing scenes between brothers is found in our reading of Genesis 45:1-15. After a good ole country butt kicking from his brothers, Joseph was then sold into slavery. Throuhgout his difficult sojourn God's hand was upon him guiding his steps with grace and truth.
From the pit of brutality he arose to a high peak of power and prestige. In the previous chapters we read through the episodes where Joseph was beginning to enjoy the revenge practice but God had other plans and his taunting begins to transform into truth telling. We read how he is unable to hold back the flood gates and all of his hurt gushes forth. He takes off the mask and reveals himself to his brothers.
I can only imagine how life changing that was for everyone in the room and the adjoining rooms to witness and hear the power of truth being unleashed. All consuming I suspect.
As we attempt to carry our crosses and follow Christ to that point of no return, what are the masks you need to take off in order for His truth to usher forth?
How healing and holy that moment will be...
Let your guard down and all the Holy Spirit to speak the truth always!
Very close now,
Jeremy
Welcome to the conversation! For as long as our own discipline will allow, I hope to use this resource as a forum for prayer and reflection for the community of Perdido Bay United Methodist Church. We'll be working through Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals as our daily devotional guide. Since we're beginning the journey on Ash Wednesday, the hope is that this will be an additional venue for us to pray together throughout this holy season.
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