Matthew Henry Commentary Genesis 45:25-28

"And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father. And they told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And his heart fainted, for he believed them not. And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: and Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die." — Genesis 45:25-28 (ASV)

To hear that Joseph is alive is too good news to be true; Jacob faints, for he does not believe it. We faint, because we do not believe. Eventually, Jacob is convinced of the truth. Jacob was old and did not expect to live long.

He says, 'Let my eyes be refreshed with this sight before they are closed, and then I need nothing more to make me happy in this world.' Behold Jesus manifesting himself as a Brother and a Friend to those who once were his despisers, his enemies. He assures them of his love and the riches of his grace.

He commands them to lay aside envy, anger, malice, and strife, and to live in peace with each other. He teaches them to give up the world for him and his fullness. He supplies all that is necessary to bring them home to himself, so that they may also be where he is. And though, when he finally sends for his people, they may for a time feel some doubts and fears, yet the thought of seeing his glory and of being with him will enable them to say, 'It is enough; I am willing to die; and I go to see and to be with the Beloved of my soul.'