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THE SIBLINGS

Text:   Hebrew 13:1.

Let brotherly love continue.

Psalms 133:1 says, *Look how good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!*  The truth is, the devil is also cognisant of the truth of this verse of the scripture. The devil understood this truth more than many brothers. Hence, he's working hard to see to it that brothers walk in the opposite direction.

First and foremost, I need you to know that there are two types of brothers. We have brothers in the flesh, which are referred to as siblings, and we have brothers in Christ which are referred to as brethren. Whether brothers in the flesh or in Christ, the truth is, it is good and pleasant for them to dwell together in unity.

From the very beginning, the devil saw to it that the goodness and the pleasantness in brotherhood is hampered. As early as Genesis chapter four, we saw Cain killing his brother, Abel.

The first murder ever to be committed was done between siblings. Ever since then, the enemy has not sheath his sword among siblings.

We have Jacob supplanting Esau his brother and Esau scheming how he will kill Jacob. Joseph's brothers betrayed him and sold him into slavery. There's an epic of betrayal among the children of King David, to mention but a few.

Now, look inward. How are you faring among your siblings? I know some individuals can be very difficult to get along with. But like Joseph, purpose in your heart to walk in love towards your brothers.

Despite all the evil done to Joseph by his brothers, he never paid them back in their own coin. The God who fought for Joseph and turned every evil plotted against him to good will also fight for you.

Just ensure you walk in love and do what we are advised to do in Romans 12:18 - *If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.* See to it that the cord of brotherhood is not broken from your end.

 *Bible reading:*

 Genesis 37:12-35.

 *PRAYER FOCUS*

Father, I receive the grace and wisdom to live at peace with my siblings.

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