Feb. 7, 2025

Day 38 On the Run | Genesis 28:15

Day 38 On the Run | Genesis 28:15
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What if, even in the midst of our greatest mistakes, there was a promise waiting for us? Join me as we explore the transformative journey of Jacob, who, while on the run for his life, encountered a divine vision that changed everything. From the desolate wilderness with nothing but a rock for a pillow, to receiving a promise of hope and future from God, Jacob's story is a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering grace. We'll reflect on this pivotal moment in Genesis 28:15 and draw parallels to our own lives, discovering how Jesus, our bridge to heaven, offers us a path back to grace and hope, no matter how far we've strayed.

In today's episode of Wisdom for the Day, we confront the uncomfortable truth that even when we're running from our past, God's love reaches us. As we unpack Jacob's story, I'll guide you through the significance of Bethel, the house of God, and how it symbolizes a place of divine encounter and promise in our own lives. We'll discuss how Jesus, described as the fulfillment of Jacob's ladder, is the gateway to heaven and how through Him, we can find grace and a future filled with hope. Together, let's embrace the truth that God is with us, always ready to guide us back to His presence and promises, even when we feel lost.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 38, on the Run from Genesis, chapter 28, verse 15, from the New Living Translation.

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I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.

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Jacob had really messed up and was running for his life.

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It's no surprise that he found himself exiled from his home.

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After all, his very name means deceiver and he had lived up to that name, tricking his brother Esau out of his birthright and fooling his father Isaac.

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Now, on the run to Haran, he was about to encounter his match in deception with his uncle Laban about to encounter his match in deception with his uncle Laban.

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One night, while in the middle of nowhere, jacob stopped to rest and it seemed like a forsaken place, far from home and far from God.

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But in that lonely spot, jacob saw something incredible a vision of a ladder or a stairway stretching from the earth to heaven, and at the top of it he saw the Lord, who promised to give Jacob the land that he was lying on to bless all the peoples of the world.

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Through him, in the wilderness, with nothing but a rock for a pillow, jacob received a promise of a future and a life with God.

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He called that place Bethel the house of God and, true to his nature, jacob responded with a vow that felt more like a bargain than a commitment.

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But even Jacob's flawed response didn't nullify God's gracious promise.

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It's unsettling how God can meet us in our messes, In the middle of us, running from our mistakes.

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He still loves us Now.

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Some of us might be on the run from our past right now, trying to slip away from the consequences of our choices, but even in those tight places, god shows us a way out.

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Jesus described himself as the fulfillment of Jacob's ladder, the gateway to heaven.

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He is the bridge that brings us into the presence of God.

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No matter how far we run, jesus provides a way back and through him we can find the grace, life and the future that God promises.

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Pray with me, father, god.

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We thank you that no matter how badly we mess up, you keep coming to find us.

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Help us to trust ourselves to Jesus, knowing that he can make all things right, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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That's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.