Genesis 50v15-26

Psalm 29

Worship does us good because it makes sure we have the right perspective on everything. God's voice will never be drowned out. He will never be silenced. Not even by the worst crisis, like the flood. He rules. So we can be confident in his care - bringing peace through Jesus Christ. Let us hear his voice and pray that his voice would be heard.

Psalm 28

Jesus was made to be sin for us. He was numbered with the wicked. He cried out to his heavenly Father and he heard him. He has shown this by raising him from the dead and welcoming him to sit at his right hand. One day he will show everyone Jesus is Lord. There will be a judgment. This psalm urges us to trust Jesus. It motivates us to share the good news. It encourages us to join in with Jesus and praise our merciful God. It reminds us that our God is our shepherd who will not let us fall.

Psalm 27

May we follow the example of Jesus in seeking God's face. May we want to know his face - his attention, care, presence. Suffering, pain, difficulties can all give the impression he has turned away. But he never does and we need to make sure we don't let our circumstances change how we view God. Jesus wanted to know his Father's presence at all times. May we want him!

Psalm 26

What a psalm! It shows us Jesus - his perfect life, his willingness to die, his confidence that he would be raised. He was made to be sin for us. One day everyone will confess that Jesus is Lord. He is our great worship leader. In Jesus, we get to worship and we are standing on level ground.

Genesis 50v15-26

God works our everything for good - O may we believe that and live as though we do just like Joseph. The greatest evil - the crucifixion of Jesus by wicked men - did not stop God's good plan. So we can be confident in our good God. Joseph's words give us a good motto for life - God will surely come to your aid!