“From there he went up to Beer-sheba, and the Lord appeared to him that night and said,
“I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your offspring because of my servant Abraham.”
So he built an altar there, called on the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there. Isaac’s servants also dug a well there. ”
Genesis 26:23-25 CSB
I love this little obscure passage where Jacob is just going about life. Doing nothing in particular when God shows up to remind him of truth. God reminds him of past promises and tells him that He is still working to fulfill them.
God didn’t need to send that reminder…He could have continued to keep His word, and allow it to become evident over time. But God chose to show up and provide further confirmation and give Jacob confidence in Him…building his faith.
Lord, thank You for caring for us in just the way we need, using Scripture to hold out Your promises whenever we need them. Help me to trust You and listen to your promises, especially when they feel far from possible!
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