Genesis 37 Dreams turn deadly

We often read this chapter with the focus on the dreams that Joseph with our wonderment at their meaning.  In hindsight, God was preparing the brothers for their future but they are blinded by hatred so they cannot see. One thought turned to multiple thoughts of how they can rid themselves of Joseph, but God had a bigger plan than they could see. 

There is a principle here that we need to take time to explore. Hatred doesn’t just happen,it is birthed in our hearts which Jeremiah reminds us is deceitful and desperately wicked. It is here front and center. The sons of Jacob hated Joseph and so devised a plan to rid themselves of him, including murder. Only one brother did not agree but that is beside the point. Hatred is a sin that lies in the heart of man but God’s purposes will prevail. Joseph will endure many years of toil and trouble but in the end, he will succeed beyond the brother’s wildest imaginations. 

Do you hate others because of their success? Do you ponder murder as a point of revenge? Take a lesson from these chapters that hatred is a sin issue and it starts in the heart. Cleanse your heart so God can bless you.