Reconciliation and restoration are what we do with reality and not what reality does with us

In Joseph's life he was hated by his brothers; misunderstood by his parents, betrayed by his masters, and imprisoned  and forgotten by everyone but God. The world would call him a failure but God called him from the prison camp to second in command of the most powerful empire on earth in a single day. Yet Joseph's greatest test was not his patience in weakness, but rather his mercy when he came into a place of power. How we face the day when our perceived enemies are under our rule will determine both their future and ours! We will be remembered not by our success but by our forgiveness. Of all the great miracles of Jesus, his mercy to a thief on the cross and to those crucifying him is the moment we all remember. Reconciliation and restoration flow from pure forgiveness. Forgiveness that flows on quietly without stopping to count the price.