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Daily Encounter: A Week-day Devotional by a staff of ACTS International. |
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God is There
“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your
presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the
depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the
far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will
hold me fast.”1 I am certain that there have been times in our lives when we
feel unworthy of God and his goodness. We all make mistakes and take “detours” from
God’s path for us. Regardless of how many times we stray, however, we cannot
hide from God. His purpose for us is still there and He will find ways to lovingly
bring us back to Himself. The story of Jacob is one that many of us know well. He and Esau
were twin brothers, but Jacob was the younger twin. Therefore, Esau, being the
firstborn, was in line to receive a special blessing from his father, Isaac. Jacob
tricked his father into giving him the blessing instead, which, understandably,
causes much anger in Esau. Their mother, Rebekah, hears of Esau’s desire to
kill Jacob, so she speaks to Isaac, and they send him off to find a wife within
her family. Now, you may expect to find God when you are serving him
with all your heart, but this was not the case with Jacob. He was actually on
the run! Jacob was a trickster who had deceived his father into giving him Esau’s
birthright. Perhaps he is the last person we would consider “worthy” to fulfill
God’s promise to his parents and grandparents. However, It was on this journey
that God met Jacob. God had chosen Jacob to birth a nation of God’s people, and
regardless of his mistakes, God was still going to fulfill his plan for Jacob’s
life. Jacob just needed to be reminded. In Genesis 28:16 Jacob says, “Surely
the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” He, like some of us,
actually thought he could hide from God! But as today’s key verses remind us,
God is everywhere, and friends, he wants to use us despite our mistakes. If you are trying to run from God’s will, I urge you to
stop. God’s will for your life is much greater and rewarding than anything you
can accomplish on your own. Surrender to Him and know that if he has chosen
you, He will be with you ALWAYS! Suggested prayer: Dear God, forgive me for the times I have
strayed from your will. There is nowhere I can go to hide from your presence. Please
use my life for your glory. In Jesus’ name, amen. 1.
Psalm 139:7-10 (NIV). Today’s Encounter was written by: Crystal B. |
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