Intercepted

Intercepted

Genesis 32: So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. ² When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp.” And he called the name of that place Mahanaim.

 

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After twenty years, Jacob headed back to the land of Isaac and Rebekah. He would also have to face Esau, knowing he did him wrong by stealing his birthright and his blessing. On the way back, GOD sent angels to meet Jacob.

 

My Observations:

• Jacob was the only one who saw the vision of the angels.
• Jacob was not surprised or scared, rather he was calm because he had experienced a vision from GOD on his way from his parents.
• Jacob may have camped in the land filled with angels, to experience GOD in that moment.

 

For the second time, GOD intercepted Jacob on his journey. HE showed Jacob the camp of the angels, possibly to make him stop and think. This pause may have been introduced so Jacob would not rush into his reentry into the land he left on hostile terms.

 

Jacob may have been replaying his deceitfulness in his mind and needed some reassurance that GOD would be with him. Jacob had grown up beyond the slick behavior and now GOD could use him in a different way. HE showed Jacob the angels, which may have ignited his confidence in the LORD.

 

Challenge

• Why does GOD tell Moses about what HE showed Jacob?
• Have you ever needed a little assurance from GOD?
• Are you facing a situation that needs your attention and will you ask GOD to meet you along the journey?