Genesis 45:16–20
The Bible4Jesus.com Podcast
About this episode
When God determines to save His people, He is not limited in His choice of instruments. He can use a shepherd's staff, a boy's slingshot, a talking donkey, or the belly of a great fish. And as we see in our text this morning, He can even use the unmitigated enthusiasm and generosity of a pagan king. We have just witnessed one of the most poignant scenes in all of Scripture: Joseph's revelation of himself to his brothers. It is a torrent of weeping, forgiveness, and a breathtaking explanation of God's meticulous providence. Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, has become the savior of his family and, by extension, the entire known world. Now, the story moves from the private, emotional reunion in Joseph's chambers out into the public square, into the very court of Pharaoh. We do not find a bureaucratic debate about immigration policy.