Take your brother also and go back to the man at once. 14And may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”

They thought, “We were brought here because of the silver that was put back into our sacks the first time. He wants to attack us and overpower us and seize us as slaves and take our donkeys.”

“So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.

Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!”

They told him, “Joseph is still alive! In fact, he is ruler of all Egypt.” Jacob was stunned; he did not believe them. 

Lord God my Father,

Keep me in your protection and show me how to be still so I may follow only your desire. Help me to follow your plan, even when I don’t understand. Help me to see your big picture and not limit your plan for me, keep me from questioning you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen