CLEAR THE WAVES

Genesis 50:15-17

But now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers became fearful. “Now Joseph will show his anger and pay us back for all the wrong we did to him,” they said.

So they sent this message to Joseph: “Before your father died, he instructed us to say to you: ‘Please forgive your brothers for the great wrong they did to you—for their sin in treating you so cruelly.’ So we, the servants of the God of your father, beg you to forgive our sin.” When Joseph received the message, he broke down and wept.

There is always a consequence for every action, the joy is to be able to make amends. Clear the waves, seek forgiveness and make peace, never take any wrong for granted. Fix the mess.

Don't think of yourself alone, remember that you interact with others, they also have feelings and can also react the way you do. Self centeredness can become a disease. You could think that you are always right and you are justified no matter what you do. No, this is actually the height of foolishness.

Joseph's brothers discovered this and I believe they had a change of heart and character, they made amends. 

Entitlement can be a stumbling block for good relationships and cause one to become a burden or threat to another.

1 Corinthians 10:23-24

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial.

Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.

Clear the waves. Fix it, don't be too proud to make amends especially when you are wrong.

Remember that what the Lord sees is what is in your heart not just what you say or display.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Clear the waves, in your house, your office, your fellowship, your community, your nation. That little conflict (wave) can become a storm you cannot control. Take care of it early.

There is no joy in conflicts, though when resolved they could lead to better things as we see with Joseph. However, it could bring disaster, unless the Lord intervenes.

Genesis 26:30-31

So Isaac prepared a covenant feast to celebrate the treaty, and they ate and drank together.

Early the next morning, they each took a solemn oath not to interfere with each other. Then Isaac sent them home again, and they left him in peace.

Brethren, clear the waves. Seek for peace. Love is not just in words it is in action and lifestyle.

Help us Good Lord.

He calls us blessed.

Love

@the watcher