The Best Kindling

Thursday. Gen. 50: 14-21.

Joseph was a good fireman. He was an expert in the right sort of kindHng. He might have used other handy kindUng, some called “righteous wrath” and “holy retribution.” There was the temptation to, without much doubt. But love was in control clear through. He used kindHng and coals of love. He used them freely, heaped them up; the fire grew hot. So he mellowed and melted the hearts of his brothers. Wanted: more firemen of this sort.