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We Carry the Rest of God: Jacob’s Ladder August 11

In Genesis 28, we encounter a profound moment in the life of Jacob, where he embarks on a transformative journey. Departing from Beersheba, Jacob's path leads him to a pivotal encounter at Bethel, marked by a dream that carries deep spiritual symbolism.

As he journeyed, he found himself near the well of Seven, also known as the Pit of Seven, moving towards the direction of Heron, a place associated with mountains and sanctuaries. His path was not just a physical one but held spiritual connotations, resonating with themes of intercession and divine encounter.

In a moment of Godly providence, Jacob came upon a certain place, which turned out to be a place of decree and prayer, a location charged with spiritual significance. This place was a space of rest, paralleling the concept of the restful prayer language, as seen in Isaiah 28:11 and 12. Utilizing a stone as his pillow, a symbol of the Word of God and rest (Jesus is the Word and the rock and he gives us rest - John 1:1, 1 Peter 2:6, John 20:22, Matt. 11:28-30), he lay down to sleep and connect with the God in a dream.

The vision that unfolded before Jacob was profound. He saw a ladder extending from the earth to the heavens, with angels ascending and descending upon it. This imagery reflects the cyclical nature of spiritual growth, where ascending and descending angels mirror the dynamo of faith-building and connection with God through the prayer language (Jude 20).

At the zenith of the ladder, the Lord stood and proclaimed His covenant with Jacob. He identified Himself as the God of Abraham and promised Jacob the land he lay upon, vowing blessings and prosperity to his descendants. This divine assurance is intertwined with the concept of rest and it’s association with the prayer language, a bridge that brings the believer into God's presence, where promises and blessings are revealed.

As Jacob awoke from his dream, he declared that the place he lay was indeed the dwelling of the Lord. He felt the fear of God's presence and acknowledged it as none other than the house of God, the gateway to heaven itself. Here, I see parallels between Jacob's experience and the concept of the believer being the temple of God, creating a sacred space wherever we go.

Jacob then anointed the stone he used as a pillar, signifying the infusion of the Spirit into the Word. He named the place Bethel, the house of God, solidifying its spiritual significance. The significance lies in the transformation of an ordinary place into a dwelling for God, reflecting the believer's ability to do the same through their faith and the prayer language.

This narrative unveils the power of the prayer language in building a connection between the earthly and heavenly realms, just as Jacob's ladder bridged the gap. By resting on the Word of God and activating rest (the prayer language), believers can establish their own 'Bethel' moments, creating places of encounter and divine authority.

Jacob's journey of vision, rest, and revelation is a testament to the transformative potential of engaging with God through prayer and faith. It emphasizes the believer's role in manifesting God's presence in any circumstance, akin to the creation of Bethel, where heaven meets earth through the conduit of rest (the prayer language).