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KEEP UP THE RIGHT ATTITUDE-3

TEXT: Genesis 50:15

When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "Perhaps Joseph will hate us, and may actually repay us for all the evil which we did to him."

God wants us to be like Him. He is an ever faithful and merciful Father. Once He forgives, He does not open up the offence again. *To know if you have truly forgiven an offence, you need to check if the pain is totally gone.* A forgiven offence no longer brings pain to the heart. Once you have genuinely given  pardon to an offender, you will realise that the pain which the offence and the offender brought to you had totally disappeared. Even if the offence is being talked about, it will no longer bring pain to your heart.

Joseph's attitude towards his brothers remained consistent even after the death of their  Father(Jacob). This was because the Lord had completely healed him of the offence that his brothers committed against him. 

Though Joseph had forgiven His brothers, they find it very difficult to forgive themselves. His brothers had thought that his attitude would change towards them after  the death of their Father. 

Since they have always been manipulative, they also find it very difficult to let go of their deceptive attitude. They sent a messenger to Joseph with a false message saying "Before your father died he commanded you, saying "I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; for they did evil to you...."' 

You can see the reason for which you must keep the right heart. Don't ever expect a change from wicked people and do not allow their attitude to affect you also. Joseph's brothers knew the magnitude of their sin against Joseph. Instead of coming forward to simply ask for mercy from Joseph, they gather themselves to fabricate another lie against their Father who had died.

Joseph's response shows a good heart and kind attitude. It revealed he was truly a prototype of Jesus Christ our Lord. The scripture says that Joseph wept and he said, "...Fear not; for am I in the place of God? [Vengeance is His, not mine.]. As for you, you thought evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring about that many people should be kept alive, as they are this day. Now therefore, do not be afraid. I will provide for and support you and your little ones. And he comforted them [imparting cheer, hope, strength] and spoke to their hearts [kindly].
(Genesis 50:19-21- Amp.).

 *While you must keep up the right attitude always, you must however never expect any change in people.* 

Wicked people are like snake, even if its venom has been removed, it still has intention to sting and it always will behave like snake.

 *BIBLE READING* : 

Genesis 50:15-21.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Father, please help me to keep the right attitude towards all men and in every situation in Jesus name.

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