I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. So Jacob was left alone Genesis 32:22-24a NIV
This week we are going to look at a time in the life of Jacob, which changed him forever. Jacob, you may recall, was the child of Isaac; the grandson of Abraham. Jacob was a twin. He grabbed the heal of his brother Esau while still in his mother's womb. He tricked his twin brother out of his birthright, and then fled to a relative's house to hide. He marries Leah, and then Rachel, and has children. He is blessed of God, and through his family will come King David and eventually Jesus, but there is something wrong in his life. He knows he must reconcile with his brother Esau. He has made the necessary arrangements, and tomorrow the meeting will take place.
When we get to this point in our story, Jacob is facing a tough night. The following morning he will go to meet his brother for the first time in 20 years....he hasn't seen him since he ran away after tricking Esau out of what was due him. "That night" would be a major test of his faith...he didn't know how to do it..."that night" was very important.
Have you ever had one of "those nights"? Have you had nights where you knew you had to make a decision or do something the next day that you dreaded, and you couldn’t sleep?
Jacob felt the need to be alone. Ever feel that way? Jacob had a trial to face, and he needed some time alone. I don't know if he intended to meet the Lord or not, but the Lord certainly intended to meet him. We will see that played out this week.
One thing you need to know before we get started, however. If we are going to be strong in the Lord, then we must find time to be alone with God. Jacob needed it before he faced this challenge. What challenge are you facing today? Do you need to spend a little time alone with God?
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