Genesis 45: 3: "Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph; does my father still live?' But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence." Joseph has revealed who he is to his brothers. Can you imagine the emotions of the brothers? They had sold Joseph into slavery, thought he was dead, and now their actions would be discovered by their father and no telling what revenge Joseph might take on them. In chapter 50, verses 19-21, Joseph will assure the brothers that what they meant for evil, God meant for good. That is the relevant point. God had a plan. He would use secondary causes, the brothers, Potipher's wife, the baker and the butler, and the famine to bring about His master plan. Many times we can be like the brothers and don't know what to say. However, we can rest in God's Sovereignty and Providence. We can do the wrong thing, but we should know that we are a part of God's plan and He will work it out for good. His will will be done. We don't need to be silent. We can bless the LORD at all times and let His praise continually be in our mouth (Psalm 34:1).
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