Text: Genesis 41:53-42:8
Intro: Some 21 years have passed since Joseph was sold by his brothers into slavery. Much has happened in Joseph’s life since that time. There have been many valleys and trials. There have been many mountain tops and victories as well. The boy has become a man. The slave has become Prime Minister. Joseph sees his brothers again after 21 years. When Joseph’s brothers see him after all that time, they do not recognize him. Joseph, how-ever, recognizes them.
God uses these events to resurrect the conscience they silenced many years ago. I want us to learn what the conscience is, want it does, and how it can be protected. (Prov. 20:27 NKJV) So, the conscience acts as a rudder for the soul. It is not a guide, but it is an early warning system, which tells us that danger is ahead. Thus, the conscience can only react to what it knows and what it has been taught.
Joseph’s brothers had long ago silenced their consciences, but God is about to bring to life that which they longed to kill.
