Joseph's brothers told their father
all that had happened to them in Egypt,
but not what had happened to Joseph.
When we take the law into our own hands
and then want to hide the results of our actions,
our secrets can dominate our lives.
We are able to hide things from the world
and tell ourselves they will never be disclosed,
but then truth has a way of popping out.
Whether or not revealed to the world,
we can conceal nothing from your light.
Yet that is not something to fear--
it may even lead to salvation.
all that had happened to them in Egypt,
but not what had happened to Joseph.
When we take the law into our own hands
and then want to hide the results of our actions,
our secrets can dominate our lives.
We are able to hide things from the world
and tell ourselves they will never be disclosed,
but then truth has a way of popping out.
Whether or not revealed to the world,
we can conceal nothing from your light.
Yet that is not something to fear--
it may even lead to salvation.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 27; 147:12-20; 126; 102
Gen. 42:29-38
1 Cor. 6:12-20
Mark 4:21-34
Selected Verses
Ps. 27:1a
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
Gen. 42:29
When [Joseph's brothers] came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them, saying…
1 Cor. 6:12b
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything.
Mark 4:22
"…For there is nothing hidden, except to be disclosed; nor is anything secret, except to come to light. …" [Jesus to his disciples--and to the crowd also?]
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