1So Israel set out with all that was his, and when he reached Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
2And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob! Jacob!”
“Here I am,” he replied.
3“I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. 4I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph’s own hand will close your eyes.” (Genesis 46)
Thoughts: Jacob left the promised land before to get his wives. He had set up an altar and offered sacrifices. God promised him that He would bless Jacob, and Jacob said if he would he would tithe to him. 14 years later Jacob was blessed when he came back.
Now God is telling Jacob not to be afraid to leave the promised land. God was guaranteeing that his family would come back and they would grow and be blessed. It took 400 years and slavery, but over 3 million came back. God promised to not desert him, but be with him. Joseph's own hand closed his eyes. God's promises came true. They brought Jacob's bones back to the promised land to Hebron. Even at the end of his life, God was still guiding Jacob.
Now God is telling Jacob not to be afraid to leave the promised land. God was guaranteeing that his family would come back and they would grow and be blessed. It took 400 years and slavery, but over 3 million came back. God promised to not desert him, but be with him. Joseph's own hand closed his eyes. God's promises came true. They brought Jacob's bones back to the promised land to Hebron. Even at the end of his life, God was still guiding Jacob.
When God clearly calls us to move or go (even to a retirement home), we should listen to His voice without fear. He helps us in the transitions of life. Trust God. Let your faith lead you.
Prayer: Lord, give me ears to hear your voice showing me the way that I should take.
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