1. Jacob believed God's promise (49:29-50:14)

Jacob's death is recorded in these verses. Just before he died, he gave instructions about his burial. He wanted to be buried in Canaan, in the cave of Machpelah, the burial place of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob's wife Leah. He believed that God would bring his descendants back to the promised land. These instructions were an expression of that faith.

2. Joseph's faith and forgiveness (50:15-26)

After Jacob's death and burial, his sons were anxious. They thought that Joseph had withheld the harsh punishment they deserved only because of his father Jacob. So they came asking forgiveness. Joseph could forgive them because he accepted God's sovereignty in his life. They had intended to harm him, but God had turned their evil deed around and used it to accomplish his own redemptive purpose. Joseph loved God, so he loved and cared for his brothers.

Application: Lord, help me to humbly accept your sovereignty in my heart.
One Word: God intended it for good