The meeting of Jacob and God occurs in a dream. Is this the only way or place that Jacob is open to God? The world of Jacob while he is awake is one of plotting against anyone and anything that he comes into contact with during his waking moments. This must be a fearful and lonely place for Jacob.
Does God use the only means available to move into Jacob’s world? One would think an empty-handed fugitive would have been more open to receiving assistance.
God promises to accompany Jacob on his journey and bring him back to this place. God accepts Jacob as he is warts and all. God waits for him to develop spiritually. God uses what God has available at the present moment. At this stage in Joseph’s spiritual development, God can only promise his presence.
Is God willing to wait until we are spiritually ready before God uses us?
Are we content with God’s presence until we become prepared to follow God to the next phase of our journey?
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