PRAYER PAUSE
Thursday,13 July 2017
I AM JOSEPH
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Joseph said to his brothers, “I am
Joseph. Is my father really still alive?” His brothers could not answer him,
they were so dismayed at the sight of him.” (Genesis 44:18 … 45:5)
Reflection. What drama! Joseph, sold as a slave
is now No. 2 in Egypt and his brorthers are speechless when he reveals himself
to them in sharing out the grain with them. But what a premonition of things to
come? When Jesus shares bread with the disciples they recognise him and their
hearts burn within them (Luke 24). We read these ancient stories to illustrate
for us the long plan of God which unfolded then and unfolds now. The presence
of God is often hidden but when nations and individuals begin to share what they
have with those who have nothing his presence is revealed. And it is awesome
for those who grasp it.
Prayer. Lord, help us to share what we
have with others and so come closer to you, the source of love. Amen.
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