Genesis 28 - Jacob's Dream

Sometimes I am awakened by a dream so real it is hard to believe it’s a dream. The dream may contain an answer to prayer, or an insight into something I am writing about or experiencing. In today’s text Jacob was awakened by a powerful dream. It gets his attention and changes his life.

Alone in the desert, Jacob is filled with anxiety and fear. He has a lot of sleepless nights. There is time to think about his behavior. An intense dream awakens him during the night. He considers God’s presence in his life and His promise to take care of him.

"When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it." He was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven." Genesis 28:16-17

I can feel Jacob's rebellion and disobedience melt into worship and thanksgiving. He takes on a feeling of peace and confidence realizing he can trust God. God prepares Jacob for greatness and fulfills his purposes despite Jacob’s weakness and sin.

Jacob’s life reveals God’s willingness to use very human people despite all their human flaws to do His work. What might God be up to in your life?

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