Genesis 42.   Joseph’s ten brothers go to Egypt to buy food during the famine and encounter governor Zaphenath-paneah.  He appears to mistrust them, and takes Simeon as prisoner.  He insists that they return to Canaan and fetch their youngest brother, Benjamin – to prove that they are not spies.  The other brothers know that this is happening because of what they had done to Joseph.  The recognize not only their guilt, but God’s hand in this consequence that has come upon them.  Joseph seeks to fulfill his dream (9). He is being used to bring his entire family to Egypt, according to God’s plan.

LORD, help us to lead others to recognize their guilt – and then to see your grace, and promise of rescue.