Lighted Upon a Certain Place

I invite you to join me for “Lighted Upon a Certain Place." Jacob lighted upon a certain place. “11 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put [them for] his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.” (Genesis 28:11 KJV) You are called to light upon a certain place. This teaching is part 7 in the “Let there be Light” series. Come experience the book of Genesis through the lens of the Light. The Lord is calling you to connect with Him in a deep and meaningful way through the Light. In this Torah portion, Jacob escaped his wicked brother Esau. Jacob left his hometown of Beersheba and journeyed to Haran. On his way, he lighted upon a certain place. He slept at that place and dreamed of a ladder connecting heaven and earth with angels ascending and descending the ladder. Jacob’s heavenly encounter will be the focus of this week’s teaching. After this heavenly encounter, Jacob went to stay and work for his wicked uncle Laban. He tended Laban’s sheep, labored 7 years for Laban in order to marry Rachel. On the wedding night, Laban gave him Leah instead. After realizing he was tricked, Laban agreed to give him Rachel in return for another 7 years of labor. After 14 years of labor, Laban convinced Jacob to stay. Jacob prospers despite Laban’s attempts to cheat him. “7 yet your father has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, but God did not permit him to harm me.” (Genesis 31:7 RSV) In addition to serving 14 years for Laban’s two daughters, Jacob served an additional 6 years for Laban’s flock. “41 These twenty years I have been in your house; I served you fourteen years for your two daughters, and six years for your flock, and you have changed my wages ten times.” (Genesis 31:41 RSV) Jacob built his family in Haran. When he left Haran, he encountered angels. “1 Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him; 2 and when Jacob saw them he said, “This is God’s army!” So he called the name of that place Mahana’im.” (Genesis 32:1-2 RSV) What was the mission of these angels? Come find on Thursday night. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to be Lighted on a Certain Place. “8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.” (Isaiah 9:8 KJV) Don’t forget to Subscribe, Share, Like, and Comment to show your support.