– God sent me ahead of you to establish you as a remnant within the land and to keep you alive by a great deliverance. ⁸ Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God.

Genesis 45:7–8 CSB

O – Commentary:  

God sent me ahead of you (45:5). It was not you who sent me here, but God (v. 8; cf. v. 9). The certainty that God’s will, not man’s, is the controlling reality in every event shined through as the basis for reconciliation. No doubt Joseph had consoled himself many times with this principle of faith. He who is spiritual can perceive the hand of God in every event, and therefore is able to forgive those who wrong him

“Genesis,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A –  God is sovereign.  He will accomplish his purpose, even when the circumstances don’t look like it.  The Commentary brings up to good points.  While God is sovereign, we need to recognize that and activate our faith to grow through life’s journey.  Also, we need to forgive others who may have made the journey more difficult.

R – Lord, I thank you that you ar sovereign.  You hold everything in your hands.  I want to walk with you and activate my faith, even when it is challenging.  Help me to be stronger in my faith and ability to forgive others quickly.