Have you ever heard the saying “everything happens for a reason”? Or have you ever gone through the process where you are in a difficult season and do not understand the reason why until days, weeks, months, or years later? Or, as you are in the midst of the storm, you get an understanding of what God is doing? Genesis 28:10-22 tells us about the moment Jacob realized “surely the LORD is in this place and I was not aware of it….” God was with him and at work even when his situation made him feel the complete opposite. Genesis 27 explains how Jacob deceived his father Isaac into giving him his brother Esau’s inheritance. When Esau found out, he was furious and wanted to kill his brother in revenge. When Jacob heard what his brother wanted to do, he fled Beersheba and set out for Harran. What is interesting about this is that Beersheba represents and symbolizes events in our life that cause us to call upon the Lord. And many times, we are like Jacob, trying to flee or avoid this type of event, people, season, and situation. But those are the moments where God meets us and tells us what He told Jacob. “I AM the LORD… the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac… I WILL watch over you wherever you go… I AM with you… I WILL not leave you….” So in those moments, you do not feel Him by your side as you walk through hardship; it is because He is carrying you through it. Whatever your Beersheba is, trust and believe that God is with you and watching over you. God will use your test and transform it into your testimony. He will use your pain for spiritual gain and was meant for evil will God meant it for good.
Prayer:
Thank you, God, for trials and tribulations. Thank you for being with me and being at work even when I don’t realize it or feel it. You are a good, good Father. I give you all the honor and praise. Help me keep my focus on you and enable me to hear your voice in the midst of the storm. I believe, decree, and declare YOUR peace that surpasses all understanding upon me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.
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