HE'S ALIVE!!!!!

As I read these chapters, I had to think how Jacob (Israel) must of felt when he heard his son Joseph was alive. What joy and happiness he must of felt. God must feel that same joy and happiness when one of his children finds Salvation. They were dead in sin and now they are alive for all eternity.
I can't help but wonder if Joseph didn't enjoy playing with his brothers when he first saw them. He made them believe he thought they were spies and sent them back home with orders to return with their younger brother. He then secretly put their money back into their sacks. Imagine the fear they felt when they discovered it. Now the ruler (Joseph) would think them a thief as well as spies.
After their return, Jacob was very afraid that if they took Benjamin he might never see him again.When they ran out of food, he had to send them back with Benjamin. (Did you wonder why was it that they were out of food but could send back fruits and almonds to Joseph) Joseph brought all the brothers to his place to eat then sent them on their way but not before ordering their money returned along with his cup which was to be secretly placed in Benjamin's sack.
Once they left, Joseph sent his men after them with specific instructions to accuse them of rewarding evil for good. They were brought back to Joseph where he told them who he was and invited them and their father to move to the land of Goshen where they would be taken care of.
Joseph must of been reminded of God and how he works when his brothers bowed before him.God knew all this would take place and worked it out for their good.
We are now going into our third week of reading God's word. Let us remember Psalm 92:13 "Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God." Keep reading God's word and be blessed.