by Rebekah Johnson
Jacob was outside sleeping under the myriads of stars, and perhaps the thought had occurred to him the God Who created them is out there somewhere way up in heaven. Perhaps.
When God sends him his "wake-up call" he is shaken up by the awesomeness and real presence of God. It's like he's saying, "Whoa, didn't know you were here, God. Thanks for letting me know."
Jacob had been living his life pretty much on his own terms. He had received the blessing, he was getting a wife, he was his mother's favorite... Then, according to Jacob, God showed up. It was like he didn't realize God had been there since the beginning, all the time.
Even though we may not "feel" His presence, He's there. When our circumstances appear bigger than we can handle, He's there. When we're going our own way, He's there. When we're abiding in Him, He's there.
Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it."
Genesis 28:16
Jacob was outside sleeping under the myriads of stars, and perhaps the thought had occurred to him the God Who created them is out there somewhere way up in heaven. Perhaps.
When God sends him his "wake-up call" he is shaken up by the awesomeness and real presence of God. It's like he's saying, "Whoa, didn't know you were here, God. Thanks for letting me know."
Jacob had been living his life pretty much on his own terms. He had received the blessing, he was getting a wife, he was his mother's favorite... Then, according to Jacob, God showed up. It was like he didn't realize God had been there since the beginning, all the time.
Even though we may not "feel" His presence, He's there. When our circumstances appear bigger than we can handle, He's there. When we're going our own way, He's there. When we're abiding in Him, He's there.
Beautiful reminder of God's presence. I love the verses in the video. God's promise of His presence with us is so comforting and humbling.
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