If Joseph Were Here Today
If Joseph Were Here Today…
I wonder what Joseph would think
if he were alive today.
By watching how we live,
what would he say?
He who was betrayed by his very
own brother,
Accused by Potiphar of betraying
his honor.
Thrown into the pit, then to be placed
second in command.
Was given charge of everything
in the land.
The same ones who had betrayed him,
had come for food.
He showed them compassion
and forgiveness—not being rude.
Could you be the same example to others,
as Joseph was?
Walking in love and forgiveness
the way Jesus does?
Maybe the ones you harbor anger
and resentment to,
Will one day come and bow down
before YOU!
What will your reaction be?
To “throw them into jail?”
Or to commit them to God
—who cannot fail?
By Jim Pemberton
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