讀經分享—創世記 43:30-31

每一次看到這一個章節的這一句話，內心都會再一次地被激動。當一個小時候被至親所賣，離開自己的家鄉和親人流離失所，並且經歷的被誣蔑栽贓，甚至下到監獄離，蒙神的憐憫可以居高位，多年以後他再一次看到他自己的親弟弟的時候，那種從裡面湧出的悲泣和看到親人的歡喜，複雜的情緒夾在在裡面所說出來的表達出來的，不是三言兩語可以形容的。

約瑟是被拋棄的、孤單的、痛苦的、是不理解的、也是不被理解的。如果不是上帝跟他同在祝福他，他的一生可能就活在悲慘，怨恨和憂鬱當中。但是他卻活出一個尊貴的王子般的品格，如同耶穌基督一樣，我們的生活當中或許也是經常會經歷到被出賣、被拋棄、被背叛、不被理解，是否上帝也是藉著這些事情在訓練我們活出衪的樣式？

“約瑟愛弟之情發動，就急忙尋找可哭之地，進入自己的屋裏，哭了一場。他洗了臉出來，勉強隱忍，吩咐人擺飯。”

創世記 43:30-31 CUNP-神

Every time I come across this chapter and this particular verse, my heart is stirred once again. When someone who was sold by their closest kin as a child, forced to leave their hometown and family, wandered in displacement, falsely accused, and even imprisoned, is shown mercy by God and raised to a high position—years later, when he sees his own younger brothers again, the emotions surging from within him are overwhelming. The sorrowful weeping, mingled with the joy of seeing his family again, creates a complex mix of emotions that cannot be described in just a few words.

Joseph was abandoned, lonely, in pain, misunderstood, and uncomprehended. If not for God being with him and blessing him, his life might have been one of misery, resentment, and depression. Yet, he lived with the noble character of a prince, embodying the likeness of Jesus Christ. In our own lives, we may also experience betrayal, abandonment, being misunderstood, and feeling forsaken. Could it be that God is using these situations to train us to live out His character?

“Deeply moved at the sight of his brother, Joseph hurried out and looked for a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there. After he had washed his face, he came out and, controlling himself, said, ‘Serve the food.’”

Genesis 43:30-31 (NIV)