When God Whispers

When God Whispers

By Lori MorganReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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When God Whispers episodes

  • June 24 Genesis 33:12-20

    Jacob is back home.  At least what was home to him the first years

    of his life.  It was a foreign country to
    his wives, children and servants. 

    Do you think his hesitation was more about him

    caring for his flock and wanting to be sure they didn’t perish, or about
    possibly still having reservations about his relationship with Esau? 

    Why do you think he stopped and built his home

    before going on to join his brother and learning more about the terrain and
    people before building?

    Do you ever hesitate when God directs you? 

    It is sometimes difficult to know when to

    blindly trust, and when to learn more about a person’s motives.  One thing we can count on…our Heavenly Father
    is always trustworthy!

    4 min
  • June 23 Genesis 33:1-11

    Jacob realized God had dealt graciously with

    him.  How often do we not see clearly the
    mercy and grace God gives us? 

    Do you ever find yourself blaming God because

    He didn’t warn you of a trial or give you a heads up that things were going to
    get better so you didn’t have to worry? 

    This world is becoming more and more of a

    society that blames others for their mistakes or even their intentional
    shortcomings. 

    Why do you think this is becoming more of a

    problem with each generation?

    Do you ever wonder how we compare to some of

    the really bad people the Old Testament talks about, like in Sodom.  The cultures that sacrificed their children
    to Gods? 

    Sacrificing comes in many different forms.  We see Jacob was silling to sacrifice some of

    his possessions and wealth to appease his brother, but the love Esau had for
    Jacob was stronger than the feelings of being cheated he had.

    Is there someone you need to apologize to, or

    forgive?  Is there someone you have held
    a grudge for or even feared that You can now let go of?

     

    5 min
  • June 22 – Genesis 32:13-32

    How we wrestle with so many things that God

    doesn’t intend for us to wrestle with. 
    Here Jacob’s concern for uniting with his brother Esau is touching.  He knew he had tricked Esau and taken
    advantage.  Why do you think he wanted to
    make it up to him to such a degree?  Was
    it fear of his brother’s wrath?  Fear of
    God’s wrath?  Realizing what Laban did to
    him was similar to what he had done to Esau?

    What has God taught you that he had to teach

    you the hard way like he did Jacob by using Laban’s cheating ways?

    6 min
  • June 21– Genesis 32:1-12

    Now we read about an opportunity for the

    brothers to be reunited. At last Jacob calls upon God and asks him to deliver
    him from the hand of Esau. Think back about the treatment Esau received at the
    hand of his mother and Jacob. Think about how difficult the relationship
    between Jacob and Laban was, how difficult the relationship between Leah and
    Rachel had become and how manipulation caused all of these difficulties. We, too,
    have difficulties in relationships. While we need to do what we can to solve
    these difficulties, we must also realize that the most important thing we can
    do is pray and trust God. Think of struggles you have had in relationships.
    Call out to God for forgiveness and pray about the role God would have you play
    in reconciliation.

    5 min
  • June 20 – Genesis 31:22-55

    Jacob pretty much left the land of his uncle’s

    without saying goodbye. What do you believe drove this decision?

    How could things have been so much better

    between the two men so that the departure could have been so much sweeter?

    As we live daily, has God ever protected you,

    even when you were partly or wholly responsible for your predicament?

    What a mighty God we serve!

    9 min
  • June 19 – Genesis 31:1-21

    Jacob makes his exit. What was different this

    time?

    How did God speak to Jacob?

    How did Rachel and Leah react?

    Why do you think they recognized the dishonesty

    of their father?

    Has God ever allowed you to become discontent

    with your circumstances in order to move you somewhere else?

    6 min
  • June 18 – Genesis 30:27-43

    Once again Laban cheats Jacob. He removes the

    livestock that was to be counted as Jacob’s wages. 

    Jacob sets about to manipulate the breeding of

    the remaining animals. He uses sticks and barks placed in the drinking water of
    the animals. Again, just as Rachel used the mandrakes to increase her
    fertility, this action appears to be useless.

    God alone blessed Jacob with large flocks,

    camels, donkeys, servants plus many children. When we don’t trust God, we
    sometimes try to control things ourselves.

    As you dig deeper into your relationship with

    God, trust him with all of your heart.

    He is the way, the truth and the life.

    6 min
  • June 17 – Genesis 30:14-26

    This passage indicates that Jacob is now ready

    to return home. He seems to be done with the manipulations of Laban. The last
    several passages have shown us clearly the dangers of trying to control a
    situation instead of crying out to God for help.

    Where in your life have you struggled with

    manipulation?

    Can you look back and recognize the problems

    that manipulation has created in your own life?

    Be reminded that God is in control and does not

    need our human help. He has the best plan possible.

    4 min
  • June 16 – Genesis 30:1-13

    As you read this passage, think about the

    struggles between family members that are a direct result of manipulation by
    others in the family. This jealousy that Rachel carried toward her sister,
    Leah, continued to grow due to Rachel’s inability to bear children. How
    crushing that must have been for Rachel. Nothing in this passage indicated that
    Rachel cried out to God. How often do we find ourselves in a deep struggle and
    we do not cry out to God for mercy? Perhaps we feel like we can handle the
    situations ourselves. God loves us and wants what is best for us. Rely on God
    and call on Him as you face tough times. He wants us to be in a relationship
    with Him.

    What difficulties can God help you with today?

    Call out and wait patiently. His plan is best.

    5 min
  • June 15– Genesis 29:15-35

    Once again, we see deception as the method used

    by man to get the results HE desires. God is ignored and Laban believes he
    knows what is best.

    Sometimes, we, too, refuse to wait and

    manipulate a situation. As you reflect on your life, perhaps you remember a
    time or two where you manipulated a situation.

    Ask God for forgiveness. Call upon the Lord and

    wait patiently. God’s plan is always best.

    6 min

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