Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 27:18-19 New King James Version So he went to his father and said, “My father.”And he said, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?” Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau your firstborn; I have done just as you told me; please arise, sit and eat of my game, that your soul … Continue reading Who Are You, My Child?
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Forgiveness and A Tense Reconciliation
Genesis 33:10-11 New International Version No, please! said Jacob. If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. For Encouragement A friend shared a story with me about President Nelson Mandela and an incident at … Continue reading Forgiveness and A Tense Reconciliation
God’s Terror – Our Hedge
Photo by takenbytablo on Pexels.com Genesis 35:5 New International Version Then they set out, and the terror of God fell on the towns all around them so that no one pursued them. For Meditation The protection of the Lord. How absolute and impenetrable. Satan knows it and gets frustrated around you. Unfortunately, the people of God … Continue reading God’s Terror – Our Hedge
A Glorious Statement in Death
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 47:29-30 New Living Translation As the time of his death drew near, Jacob called for his son Joseph and said to him, “Please do me this favor. Put your hand under my thigh and swear that you will treat me with unfailing love by honoring this last request: Do … Continue reading A Glorious Statement in Death
When In Love
Genesis 29:18 New International Version Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” For Meditation Love makes everything easy. Nothing is a problem or hindrance to a person in love. They will do anything to win their beloved under any circumstance. When a … Continue reading When In Love
Looking for Love in the Wrong Place
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 29:34 New International Version Again she conceived, and when she gave birth to a son she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. For Encouragement The story of Leah is interesting. She was not … Continue reading Looking for Love in the Wrong Place
God Has Worked It Out
Forgiven Genesis 32:7-8 New King James Version So Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.” For Your Encouragement The offender … Continue reading God Has Worked It Out
Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Genesis 32:7-8 New King James Version So, Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.” For Your Encouragement The offender runs … Continue reading Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Your Only Helper Is Jehovah
Psalm 60:11 New Living Translation (NLT) Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless. Your Encouragement God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of need (Psalm 46:1). This is David’s confession. He is a man who knew trouble throughout his life, and he stands to testify about … Continue reading Your Only Helper Is Jehovah