9/06/2005

WWJD, Continue killing, or seek reconciliation?

Monday September 12th, Genesis 50: 19 But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 21 So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children." And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. Joseph let God work through him rather than trying to fix things to his own liking. In the end, what he wanted most, a mended relationship with his brothers, was there before him. God can work through the evil others do and the evil we do in retaliation. What God wants most is for the healing to begin, for relationships to be mended and for the children of God to live in peace. We may be able to find many good practical reasons to continue the war. But I think it is time to ask, what would God want us to do? Continue the killing of the children of God on both sides, or seek reconciliation?

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