Love that Overcomes

But turning away from them, he wept. Genesis 42:24

The story of Joseph, he was sold out as a slave and was brought to Egypt. Eventually he found favor with the pharaoh. Genesis 42 talks about how his brothers came to Egypt to buy grains, as there was famine in the land. The moment Joseph saw his brothers, his mind flashback to the time of betrayal when his brothers sold him. Yet the moment he overheard them talk to each other and how they regretted what they did, he cried. There was this cry of longing and anger, of love and hate. He cried because he was angry at them and yet he still loves them. It was a mixed emotion for him. Deep inside he still longs to be with them.

O love, deathless, conquers all! Love vanishes all hurts and pains and restores relationships.

All we need is to see all our sufferings in the eyes of faith and we will see the hands of God working even in the worst situations.

There is this Joseph in us. The struggle within gives way to love that overcomes. 

by aats