Genesis 50:9 Chariots and horsemen also went up with him. It was a very large company.
Father, There are so many of us struggling with so many things at present. Thank You for knowing each of us personally, for understanding our struggles, for leading and guiding us as we grieve.
Genesis 50:10 When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, near the Jordan, they lamented loudly and bitterly; and there Joseph observed a seven-day period of mourning for his father.
Lord, Help us to keep ourselves centered on You–Your love, Your grace, Your guidance. Help us to keep You at our core, to grieve the people, things, and opportunities we love, but to not get mired in eternal grief.
Genesis 50:11 When the Canaanites who lived there saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “The Egyptians are holding a solemn ceremony of mourning.” That is why that place near the Jordan is called Abel Mizraim.
Precious Savior, Thank You for being present with us, for guiding us, for grieving with us even while leading us forward. Help us to keep You at our center. Always. Amen.
Genesis 50:12 So Jacob’s sons did as he had commanded them:
Have a blessed day.