Genesis 28:11 (NKJV)
“So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep.”
“So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep.”
Today, I am focusing this Blog on remembering why we need a “RESET." Jacob was quick to run from his circumstances, but never knew that his journey would be stopped. In Genesis 28:11 we read these words, when he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Remember, no one can run from God. Today, if you are sitting here with the sun setting down on you, you have nowhere to go, you see no light for the future, God has a plan for you. We know that God is omnipotent and omnipresent, you can run but, you can’t out run God.
Now, on the evening, as the sun sinks over the western horizon, Jacob stops for the night. He’s come to the outskirts of the city called Luz; a place unknown to him. (Close to Bethel=bread but close doesn’t count). Jacob was filled with fear. Jacob made his bed. In the gathering darkness, Jacob rests his head upon a rock, (the corner stone, the solid rock on which we stand.) The same rock mentioned in Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” For further scriptures on the rock, see, Psalm 18:2, Isaiah 51:1 and Deuteronomy 32:4.
Now, on the evening, as the sun sinks over the western horizon, Jacob stops for the night. He’s come to the outskirts of the city called Luz; a place unknown to him. (Close to Bethel=bread but close doesn’t count). Jacob was filled with fear. Jacob made his bed. In the gathering darkness, Jacob rests his head upon a rock, (the corner stone, the solid rock on which we stand.) The same rock mentioned in Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” For further scriptures on the rock, see, Psalm 18:2, Isaiah 51:1 and Deuteronomy 32:4.
I imagine he had a hard time sleeping that night, thinking about what happened. He left behind an aging father whom he cheated. He thought of the shameful deceit. He remembered waving goodbye to his loving mother. He thought of Esau and he would have been filled with the fear of death.
As the stars came out, and the strange sounds of night filled his ears, Jacob realized that for the first time in his life he was truly alone. Homeless, penniless, helpless, and alone. Jacob got what he wanted, but that night he would reflect on the terrible price he paid--for the thing he wanted so much.
He drifted off to an uneasy sleep. While he slept, he had one of the most famous dreams in history. Genesis 28:12-13a- He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it; above it stood the LORD.
As the stars came out, and the strange sounds of night filled his ears, Jacob realized that for the first time in his life he was truly alone. Homeless, penniless, helpless, and alone. Jacob got what he wanted, but that night he would reflect on the terrible price he paid--for the thing he wanted so much.
He drifted off to an uneasy sleep. While he slept, he had one of the most famous dreams in history. Genesis 28:12-13a- He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it; above it stood the LORD.
Action Step: Can you identify where in your life you are needing a RESET? Being close only counts in Horseshoes and hand-grenades. Just because we are in God’s house (Bethel) does not mean God is in us, any more than standing in a garage makes us a car. If you are having a hard time sleeping, get in the Word. Ask God to show you your blind-spot. Then, as He shows you something, be quick to repent.
Tomorrow, we will look at point 3 of the 7 messages on RESET. Until then what is God bringing to pass in your life at the start of 2020? Please share in the comments section of the blog and if today’s blog spoke to you, would you consider sharing this blog with a family member or friend who needs to hear it?
Tomorrow, we will look at point 3 of the 7 messages on RESET. Until then what is God bringing to pass in your life at the start of 2020? Please share in the comments section of the blog and if today’s blog spoke to you, would you consider sharing this blog with a family member or friend who needs to hear it?
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