Today's message came from Genesis 28:10-22. This passage comes right after Jacob's deception of his father and brother for birthrights and blessings. His brother is so angry that he wants him dead. Now fleeing for his life, Jacob stops at night to sleep under the stars with a rock for pillow. Then he has a dream with God speaking to him in it. He awakes and his life begins to change. The verse that we focused on was verse 16, "When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, 'Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.'" Meaning it is possible for us to be in the presence of God, yet unaware of it. Another way of saying it could be that God is closer than we think. That is a truth that must be realized in our regular daily lives. In our common situations of life and in our crisis moments, we are under His watchful eyes - always.
What turns a common place into a holy place is the awareness of God's presence. And what can turn a common person into a holy person is an awareness that we are in His presence. And when we become aware of His activity around us, it will become a spiritual breakthrough for our walk with Him. No longer will we be alone, because we know He is here.
God, I pray that our congregation will become more attuned and aware of your presence and activity in their lives. Open our eyes that we might see YOU all around us. Open our eyes so that we might see your works active amongst us. And continue to protect us from the enemy, especially during these 50 days of consecration to You. May we be holy and wholly Yours.
2 comments:
Heya Eddie~
fellow EB here. :D how are u doing?? nice nice blog~! I also received the CDs for core value series, and I'm also reading "Heaven" book you gave me, then also going through "Understanding the Bible in 30 days" during my QT, and I'm also following the 50 Days of Purity from Melbourne here~! It doesn't seem like the distance (the whole 800km of it!) can do much to my involvement to New Life and your influence on me even here in rainy Melbourne! :D See you (again) during the retreat and let's do a longer snap-shot this time.. maybe a wrestling one.. :D
miss you & praying for you!
Melbourne EB
Hey EBae! Great to see you here. And I'm so thankful and encouraged that New Life can still be a source of strength and encouragement for you. And I'll always be here for you bro. Looking forward to hanging out at the retreat and making more live-action films together! =) May God bless you abundantly my fellow EB!
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