“Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place?” (Genesis 50:19)
If you want to understand how to let go of vengeance, study the life of Joseph. Joseph had long ago let go of the bitterness, anger, and heartache of being betrayed by his brothers. His brothers held onto the guilt longer than he held onto the need for justice.
How? How do you let it go when the people closest to you betray you or violate your trust? What steps can be taken to shun resentment when everything about your situation seems unfair? Joseph gives the answer, “Am I in God’s place?”
When we give it to God, vengeance belongs to Him and not us. We don’t have to fix it or find justice or get all the answers. We’ve put those sorts of questions into the hands of the One who is equipped for such things. Peace comes from letting go, and letting go means you can move on.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
This Week’s Reading: Genesis 47-50; Exodus 1-6; Psalm 6; Proverbs 6 This year, #Biblebites are looking at lessons from the history of the Old Testament. Each week reads a section of history with a Psalm to meditate on and a dash of Proverbs to dwell upon. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2024-vision