Closer only comes when you first accept God's hand in the problem - Genesis 44-47

We all struggle with conflict and difficulty over bad circumstances or unfair situations. When someone hurts us we want to lunge out. When someone does something that causes harm to us we want to hurt them at the least, but never forgive them. However, Joseph, in the situation with his brothers, shows us something we all should come to understnad. Reunions and closer can only happen if you first come to the realization that God was in control all the time.   Joseph had to come to the conclusion that God's hand was in this before his heart could express forgiveness with his brothers. All those years in prison and servanthood Joseph must have meditated on the thought, "What is God doing in my life?" He came to the conclusion, accordning to 45:5-8, that God was in this and he need no longer resist or be bitter. It is only when we can do this that we can find freedom and restoration. But, his brothers also had to come to a new place.  Judah, in representing the brothers, had to show their repentive and changed spirit. It was only when both sides made the change that we see this marvelous reunion. The closer and feelings of peace will come when both sides of the conflict come to the realization that God is at work and both are willing to submit in humility to God and each other. Recognize that God is at work in your life today.