And he called the name of that place Bethel;
but the name of that city had been Luz previously. Genesis 28:19.
Bethel means House of
God. It is the place where God revealed himself
and His plans to Jacob. Jacob went out from Beersheba toward Haran. On the
way, he took one of the stones and put it at his head to sleep in the night. He slept well and had a dream.
In his dream, he saw a ladder which was set up on earth reaching heaven and angels of God ascending and descending
on it.
The Lord stood above
it and promised him that his descendants will be like the dust of the earth and
He will be with him wherever He goes. Jacob
awoke from his sleep and said that surely the Lord is in this place. This is
none other than house of God and this is the gate of heaven. He took that stone
and set it up as pillar. He named that awesome place as Bethel.
This is the first appearance of God to
Jacob. It is a turning point in his life and a remarkable experience for him. Jacob had an
amazing time with God at Bethel. God spoke with him when he was in distress and
encouraged him with promises. Jacob made a vow commitment to God at Bethel that
he will surely give a tenth to God if He provides him and protects him.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to come to Bethel everyday and have fellowship with You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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