Scripture: Genesis 35.  

OBSERVATION
(Key verses)

Genesis 35:5 (NLT)

5 As they set out, a terror from God spread over the people in all the towns of that area, so no one attacked Jacob’s family.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my life today?)

Back in verse 30 of the previous chapter, Jacob had expressed his fear about he and his family being wiped out by people of the surrounding towns because of all that his sons had done. I therefore found it interesting how God chose to protect them from these people as they passed by. Friends, this is the same God that we serve today! When we are afraid of our circumstances, whether it be health, relational, or perhaps from folk that we are afraid may harm us, we can instead place our faith and trust in our God and He will rescue us and place us on higher ground. Please don’t fear that God is too busy for you. I believe that He loves us so much that he would have sacrificed His Son on Calvary even if it was just you or I that needed redemption. Won’t you place your faith in trust in my Lord today? He cares for you and will protect you to the end.

PRAYER
(What I will ask of God, in order for me to properly apply His Word to my life)

Lord Jesus I pray that You will give me humbleness of heart to place my faith and trust in You alone, seeking Your protection while here on this earth. I pray also for my friends that may read this devotional. For those that have not committed their lives to You, I pray that You will tender their heart today and convince them for this critical decision they need to make. For those that have accepted You as Lord, I pray that You will be very near and dear to them today. Fill them with Your precious Holy Spirit and lead them in the paths of righteousness. May we all be bolder in our witness and convincing in our spirit, is my prayer today.

 

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