Tuesday, April 11, 2017

DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 17:1-18:30; Psalm 119:145-176; Mark 6:30-56

And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? Genesis 50:19

Joseph’s brothers had just asked for forgiveness, anticipating retribution following their father’s death. Joseph’s forgiveness was unconditional. In that way he was acting as God would act. Sadly we as Christians find it difficult to forgive others faults even when they confess. Let us be Christ like and exhibit compassion and restoration and not be pharisaical and heartless in our attitude and response. —Brian Russell

A debtor to mercy alone,
Of covenant mercy I sing;
Nor fear with God’s righteousness on,
My person and offering to bring. —Augustus Toplady