1. Genesis 37 Let it Go!

2. His offense and anguish His unnatural response

3. Come, let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood.” His brothers agreed. His offense and anguish

4. So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. Genesis 37:28-29 His offense and anguish

5. Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. Genesis 45:4-5 His unnatural response

6. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. Genesis 45:6-7 His unnatural response

7. He provided a new home for them. He comforted them in their hard times. His unnatural response

8. Acknowledge your need for forgiveness...forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32b How can we “let go” revenge toward those who deeply hurt us?

9. Realize that God is the ultimate judge and executioner Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19 How can we “let go” revenge toward those who deeply hurt us?

10. Don't hold back blessings from your offender when he/she is in need Luke 6:28 Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:28 How?