Day 70 – Genesis 43:19-25
Peace Be to You, Fear Not
Scripture Reading – Genesis 43:19-25
And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
Genesis 43:19 KJV
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:
Genesis 43:20 KJV
And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man’s money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.
Genesis 43:21 KJV
And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.
Genesis 43:22 KJV
And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
Genesis 43:23 KJV
And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.
Genesis 43:24 KJV
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Genesis 43:25 KJV
Scripture Review
The brothers approach Joseph’s steward at the door and carefully explain the returned money. They have brought it again, along with more money for food. The steward answers, “Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks.” He says he had their money, then brings Simeon out.
The reassurance meets each fear: their money was accounted for, the treasure was God’s provision, and the bound brother was released. The steward then brings them into Joseph’s house, gives water, and feeds their animals. What they imagined as seizure becomes refreshment. Telling the truth at the door did not harm them. It opened the way to receive peace with a clear conscience.
The brothers meant to explain the money fully and demonstrate that they had returned honestly rather than stolen from Egypt.
God meant to reassure them through the steward, restore Simeon, and let provision be recognized as treasure from the God of their father.
What this asks of me
When I am afraid of an honest explanation, I should still tell the truth. Peace often waits on the other side of a conversation I keep rehearsing. I cannot control the answer, but concealment guarantees continued fear. God may already have accounted for what I am trembling to explain.
Consider
- What honest explanation have I delayed because I fear the response?
- Can I recognize provision as God’s kindness instead of assuming every surprise is a charge?