Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with GodFearing God - Jacob feared
June 4th, 2011Previous | Next
Jacob had deceived his father and stolen the birthright from his brother
Genesis 28:12-15
While fleeing to his uncle's house, God promised him 5 things:
- I will give the land to you and your descendants
- You will spread out to the north, south, east and west
- People on earth will be blessed through you
- I am with you and will watch over you
- I will not leave you
When Jacob awoke, he was afraid
His fear came from the realization that he had somehow been in the very presence of God
The fear was not from being conscious of his sin but from his sense of awe
The presence created a sense of being overwhelmed by his own nothingness in contrast to that which is supreme above all creatures
He is infinitely above the powerful human beings who have ever lived
Key Phrase: He is infinitely above the powerful human beings who have ever lived
