Gen 45

Did you ever have a secret you were dying to tell someone that seemed to want to have a life of its own and burst out of you? That was the case of Joseph as he couldn't contain himself anymore. The fact that he could not and would not reveal himself as their brother was eating him alive. The change he saw in Judah was enough to tell him that there had been real change in his brothers and that they care for each other as a family. Even when he spoke to them in Hebrew they could not believe that this was the Joseph they had sold into slavery . Perhaps the greatest test was that of Pharoah himself approving and elated that Joseph had finally reunited with his family. He was forthright in showering his approval to the reunion with his blessing (a far cry from the days of Moses) and what that might mean. The news from Egypt astonished Jacob and when he saw the entourage that came from there to pick him and the rest of the clan up - he believed and saw the prophesy fulfilled. The dreams of Joseph and what God had promised him in Gen 35:11-12. God would let him "see" these things that would occur after his death but for now he was content to see Joseph.

Got back to NJ and Delly yesterday after a tumulous flight from MCO - rain and wind was intense. The drive back was much better going down later after dinner and getting myself settled for the long day ahead. Still, I enjoyed the weather down there and it was just a foretaste of what I hope is to come.

All in all, good to see GG and spend a day with my friend's in-laws (the father is recovering from heart surgery at 87) and pray with and for them.

Praise for today: But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "Let God be exalted!" Ps70:4