After the death of Jacob, in Genesis 50:20-21, Joseph said to his deceitful brothers, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.”
Joseph viewed the then current feeding of the children of Israel (Jacob) as having a Godly purpose. It was an act of Godly salvation in the context of extreme famine. That understanding enabled Joseph to promise to faithfully provide for his brothers as well as their children.
Joseph promised to remain faithful to his fearful brothers because he knew God was at work in the situation. This suggests that our faithfulness is enabled when we experience God’s faithfulness.
This leads me to ask, have you perceived the presence of God working in a situation? Did it lead to faithfulness on the part of those involved?
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