God called Jacob back to Bethel in Genesis 35, back where he first encountered Him. There God spoke to Him again and changed his name to Israel. Shortly afterwards Rachel died while giving birth to Benjamin.
There are times where we encounter God so that we have the strength we need to walk through a soon-coming trial
In Genesis 35:5; The sons of Jacob were passing through a couple of nations, and the Fear of God fell upon them and they did not pursue or attack the sons of Jacob because God did not allow it.
Proverbs 2:10-12; Solomon says to his son that wisdom will enter into his heart, and understanding will deliver him from evil deceiving people and unrighteous persons, who walk in darkness and who rejoice in evil, and who’s ways are devious.
IN Matthew 15:17-20; Jesus talks about how it is not what enters the mouth that defiles the body, but what comes out of the mouth that defiles it. For the word come from the heart, and out of the heart comes those evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.
Take Away: Wisdom from God will deliver me from evil, and understanding will keep me from corruption. It will protect me from the evil of this world and prevent me from making foolish and hastily made decisions that will lead to destruction and chaos.
God called Jacob back to Bethel in Genesis 35, back where he first encountered Him. There God spoke to Him again and changed his name to Israel. Shortly afterwards Rachel died while giving birth to Benjamin.
There are times where we encounter God so that we have the strength we need to walk through a soon-coming trial
Take Away: Wisdom from God will deliver me from evil, and understanding will keep me from corruption. It will protect me from the evil of this world and prevent me from making foolish and hastily made decisions that will lead to destruction and chaos.