OCTOBER 27, Genesis 50:1-3

After Jacob had given different blessings to each of his twelve sons, he died. He died peacefully, completely satisfied with God’s grace to him. According to Genesis 47: 28, he died at the age of 147.

Joseph’s tender affection for his father is expressed in the words, “Joseph fell upon his father’s face, and wept upon him, and kissed him” (Genesis 50:1). He immediately commanded his servants to summon physicians to embalm Jacob’s body. This embalming is only for the royal and noble families in Egypt. This shows the respect and honour that Pharaoh had for Jacob and Joseph.

Death can come anytime. You may recall the tsunami that hit Japan on 11th March 2011. Japan has had many tsunamis and is one of the most prepared nations for them. But that quake was the most serious they had and the tsunami was a great tragedy that killed many. Did the family members of the dead expect them to pass away so soon? No. Only God knows.

Dear child, if you have any loved ones who are not Christians yet, pray hard for them. And live your life for Christ so that they may hopefully turn to Christ because of your testimony.

Though we mourn for our loved ones, we are comforted that those who die in the Lord are with Him in heaven. The Bible tells us, “Absent in the body, present with the Lord.” Believers mourn but have a blessed and sure hope that our departed loved ones who have believed in Christ are in heaven.

Write out a comforting verse from the Bible (Psalm 116: 15) which tells us that the death of a loved one in the Lord is precious to Him.

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Thought: May I be a good witness for the Lord!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be good witness for You and to share the Gospel with the unsaved. This I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.