At some point in our lives, all of us will be sinned against. Yet, there are few people who have experienced what Joseph endured, because of the degree of his brother’s hatred, the degree of his brother's sin against him, and the amount of time he suffered.

Few people have ever had a plot against their life, been sold into slavery, or been falsely imprisoned – but who of us has ever experienced them at the same time? However, the most incredible part is not much how Joseph has endured, but how gracious his response is to his brothers.

Joseph's magnanimous response is a pattern of how we should reconcile with others, because it is how Jesus responds when we are reconciled to him.