Entering God's School Of Life
Entering God's School Of Life THU Evening Prayer Reflection 052021 (Ez. 18:1-32; Ps 105; Luke 10: 25-37) Today’s Psalm 105 brings out the interesting story of Joseph in the Old Testament. The Church Fathers were not interested in embellishing stories like Hollywood does. They taught us to look way deeper into these stories and discover a wealth of insights. The Psalmist wrote: “ He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet in fetters; his neck they put in an iron collar. Until his prediction came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him .” I have always had sympathy for Joseph because of his sufferings. I felt he didn’t deserve it, and it lasted so long…You could say that the jealousy of his brothers brought about his misfortune: He was sold into slavery. At the time, it was a compromise so that Joseph wouldn’t be killed. God can use anyone to bring about your safety, even those attempting murder. Here we are dealing with the real consequ