THE BEST KINDLING
Genesis 50:14-21
Joseph was a good fireman. He was an expert in the right sort of kindling. He might have used other handy kindling, some called “righteous wrath” and “holy retribution.” There was the temptation to, without much doubt. But love was in control clear through. He used kindling 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.