† Let It Go † So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. And he said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.” Genesis 45:4–5 ESV Joseph had been sold by his own brothers as a slave, then he spent time in prison for a crime that he did not commit. He served God and continued to use the gifts in his life wherever he found himself. He was not overcome with bitterness and sulking in a corner licking his wounds. When he became the ruler over Egypt, his brothers stood before him hungry and in need. When given an opportunity to get even, Joseph pardoned them and let them go. He knew that God was in control of his life. When you have bitterness against someone else, it is like drinking poison and thinking that it will hurt them, but it will only hurt you. You will just become an angry bitter person that no one wants to be around, and will be handed over to the tormentors (Matt 18:34) until you let it go. That is not a good plan. When they do not want to live with you any longer, let them go. God has someone better waiting. When you lose your job, let it go. Smile, God has a better one. When your family has treated you like dirt, let it go. Like Joseph, God can lift you above them and they will have to look up to you. When you feel that your entire life has been one long mistake, let it go. Turn to God and He will wash you as white as snow and give you a new beginning. Hold onto God every day, but let the past go.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:57:56 +0000