“And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it!” Genesis 28:12
February 29, 2024
Our dreams can offer some interesting conversation. When was the last time you had a dream that you couldn’t keep to yourself? Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, at this point in his life was a fugitive on the run. His brother, Esau, probably had vengeance on his mind. Jacob had been traveling for three days. The ground was his bed with a stone by his head, and, most importantly, God was beside him while he slept. God revealed an important truth to Jacob in a dream. Angels were going up and down a stairway from earth to heaven. The message was plain. Access of the child of God to God was what Jacob needed to know. The angels spoke of God’s constant care of Jacob. So, not to worry as he was setting out on a long journey and could count on God’s guidance and protection. Though we can’t make this mean that we are guaranteed safety from any harm, God is always working out His purposes in our life. In Jacob’s case, the Abrahamic promises (Gen. 12:1-3) were confirmed and carried out in Jacob’s life.
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“O God of Jacob, I thank you that because of Jesus Christ I have access to you.”
Read and meditate on John 1:51.