Genesis 49:30 the cave in the field of Machpelah, near Mamre in Canaan, which Abraham bought along with the field as a burial place from Ephron the Hittite.
Today’s scripture reminds me of a poem by Henry Van Dyke entitled “Gone from My Sight”. The poem talks about dying as being borne on a ship to an eternal shore. When loved ones are gone from our sight here, they are welcomed on Heaven’s eternal shore by those who have gone before.
Genesis 49:31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and there I buried Leah.
Like many, I have a difficult time with the idea of saying an earthly goodbye, so the idea of those souls who have gone before, standing on that distant shore and welcoming my loved one, I find very peaceful. Verse 31 brings all that to mind for me.
Genesis 49:32 The field and the cave in it were bought from the Hittites.”
Lord of the grieving, Thank You that we do not grieve as those who have no hope (1 Thess 4:13). Thank You for the hope of eternity with You and our loved ones who rest in Your eternal peace. Thank You. Amen.
Genesis 49:33 When Jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed, breathed his last and was gathered to his people.
Have a blessed day.
AMEN FOR THE HOPE TO SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN HEAVEN!