Genesis 45 brings us to one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—when Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers with the simple yet earth-shattering words: 'I am Joseph.' This passage masterfully weaves together the mystery of human responsibility and divine sovereignty in a way that transforms how we view our own trials. Joseph's brothers SOLD him into slavery out of jealousy and hatred, yet Joseph declares that God SENT him to Egypt to preserve life. Here we encounter a profound theological truth: people may act with cruel intentions, but God orchestrates circumstances for redemptive purposes. This isn't about excusing evil or minimizing the pain of betrayal—Joseph fully acknowledges what his brothers did to him. Rather, it's about lifting our eyes beyond human cruelty to see divine providence at work. The text challenges us to ask ourselves a critical question for 2026: Will we focus on what people did TO us, or on what God is doing THROUGH us? Joseph's perspective didn't erase the reality of his suffering—eleven years as a slave, two years wrongly imprisoned, twenty-two years separated from his family. Yet he chose to see God's hand moving through it all. This passage invites us to adopt a Joseph-like perspective, emphasizing RECONCILIATION over RETALIATION.