Matthew Henry Commentary Genesis 46:1-4

"And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beer-sheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac. And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation: I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes." — Genesis 46:1-4 (ASV)

Even regarding those events and undertakings which appear most joyful, we should seek counsel, assistance, and a blessing from the Lord. Attending his ordinances, and receiving the pledges of his covenant love, we expect his presence, and the peace which it confers.

In all life's departures, we should be reminded of our own departure from this world. Nothing can encourage us to fear no evil when passing through the valley of the shadow of death, but the presence of Christ.