Genesis 43-45 Redemption and Rescue

by Jill Ice

So the famine that Joseph had interpreted from Pharoah’s dream was upon Egypt.  But because of Joseph’s leadership, Egypt had plenty of grain, not only for the people of their own country, but also for the many people who would come from miles around seeking food. 

Joseph’s brothers were among the latter.  And Joseph rescued them.  He gave them the food they were desperately seeking.  What’s more, Joseph gave them the forgiveness that they needed even more desperately. 

It reminds me of a greater story of redemption and rescue.

"One day, God would send another Prince, a young Prince whose heart would break.  Like Joseph, he would leave his home and his Father.  His brothers would hate him and want him dead.  He would be sold for pieces of silver.  He would be punished even though he had done nothing wrong.  But God would use everything that happened to this young Prince -- even the bad things -- to do something good to forgive the sins of the whole world."

From The JesusStorybook Bible (every family needs this book!)