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"HE SENT"
(Weekly Reading>>Genesis 32:4-36:43, Obadiah 1:1-21, 1 Peter 1:9-2:12)
Jacob’s Life: Part Three
(Prologue)
Examining the earthly realm of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, called in Hebrew the Olam Hazeh, (verses heavenly realm of The Tree of Life or Olam Haba,) we see the agony of Jacob as he was sent away from his family into the wilderness. Jacob reached for Yahweh, the Rock of his salvation to ease his soul and to rest his head upon. Doing this, he came out of the earthly realm within himself, as Yahweh revealed to him the heavenly realm of the Olam Haba, which Jacob had not seen previously. It was a spiritual staircase where heaven and earth met. By giving him heavenly eyes, Yahweh was revealing to Jacob that there was a better approach to live his life but first Jacob needed to be transformed in order to receive the power to walk successfully in Him. If Jacob was to be anointed in the Covenant he carried, he first must move from the common lifestyle, to the priestly, and then into the kingly position of his calling. It was in the understanding of heavenly principles that he would receive the full benefits of walking and experiencing Yahweh’s Kingdom, as only priests and kings govern with Yahweh (Isaiah 32:1). Jacob had to recognize and be in agreement with this before the Spirit of the Holy One/Ruach HaKodesh could instruct and guide him. This led to the deliverance and circumcision of his heart. When we walk in the revelation of the Tree of Life it is with a walk of sanctification, redemption, righteousness, holiness and faith (Revelation 1:6).
In spite of this divine appointment, we will see that Jacob left Peniel, the place of commitment and decision, with a mixture in his heart. This blending of kingdom principles with his earthly nature added years to his sanctification process, as Yahweh used the trials that his uncle Laban placed on him to do a work in Jacob’s heart, and truly move him from a state of common lifestyle, to a kingdom walk. Through this family experience, Jacob found himself in an indentured position of having to work seven years for Leah and another seven for Rachel, plus another six years, before he was able to stand as a covering for his family and separate himself from Laban. Yahweh used this time of servitude as preparation to build Jacob up into a mature man of God in order to fortify him for what lay ahead.
When it was time for Jacob to return to the Land, Yahweh stopped him as he still had a residual of mixed lifestyles within him. Yahweh then wrestled this point with him all night. Finally Jacob surrendered his earthly nature and came to the end of himself. By doing so he transformed into the Olam Haba. In this ultimate surrender of his will to Yahweh, Jacob began to walk in a Kingdom lifestyle. As a result, the enemy no longer had authority over him. At Jacob’s maturity he received the name Israel.
Jacob Returns
After farewells to Laban, Jacob turned his heart and family towards his home, to the land where he grew up. After twenty years away Jacob had no idea what his brother Esau’s reaction would be. Would Esau still want to murder him? Would he and his family be at risk and fear for their lives or would all be forgiven? These thoughts closed in on Jacob as he journeyed closer to home. While on his way, messengers walking in the ways of Yahweh came out to encourage and strengthen him before meeting Esau. Jacob was so touched by this that he named the place Mahanaim, which means two camps - “This is the camp of Yahweh” (Genesis 32:2).
Mahanaim is situated on the Jabbok River, a tributary that leads to the Jordan River in the Transjordan region. There is a double meaning behind the name Mahanaim as Jacob’s two wives and their children were also two camps. This was prophetic of the actual two camps or Houses that would come from Leah and Rachel called the House of Israel and the House of Judah.
Remembering in the last lesson, that when we come to The Rock (the altar of Yahweh), it is the place where the enemy is defeated. It is also the place where mighty men of God are revealed, elevated and promoted to become true emissaries in Yahweh Kingdom (Olam Haba), while still in this world (Olam Hazeh). In our death to self-will, is life and liberty! By following Yahweh’s instructions, Jacob’s time at the Jabbok River is a living parable and prophetic view of how we are to give our lives completely to Yahweh. If we are having struggles maybe it is time to meet Yeshua at the River.
It is like when we go fishing. Is the fish already gutted and cleaned when it takes the hook or does the gutting and cleaning happen after the fish has been reeled in, brought on board and killed? Many people expect new believers to be squeaky clean when they become ‘born again’ because Yeshua’s blood covers them. Does this then make them automatically clean at this point? We will soon see this is not the case. Fish/believers are in the boat (are redeemed) but have yet to be gutted and cleaned (walk in redemption) as we see much blending of the old nature (Olam Hazeh) with the new nature (Olam Haba). This all has to be separated out of us otherwise we will be seen as walking in a lukewarm mindset and not as overcomers. Hearts need circumcision, which is taught to us through the understanding of the Covenant once we are reeled in and brought on board (Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17; Revelation 3:16).
•The Messiah died for us while we were still sinful (walking in unrighteous ways) (Romans 5:8-10).
•Abraham was uncircumcised when he received the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 17:23).
When we come to Yeshua, we are a redeemed people about to learn how to walk out a redeemed lifestyle. Progressive revelation through Yahweh’s word begins to teach believers about lawlessness, such as evil thoughts or inclinations that keep a carnal nature within the heart. His word holds the principles that are the necessary tools for a walk of redemption in Yeshua that leads to a circumcised heart. The heart that is totally surrendered allows Yeshua to dwell fully within it. This is the process of sanctification, which gives us the ability to walk responsibly in our marriage Covenant with Yeshua our Bridegroom.
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"HE SENT"
(Weekly Reading>>Genesis 32:4-36:43, Obadiah 1:1-21, 1 Peter 1:9-2:12)
Jacob’s Life: Part Three
(Prologue)
Examining the earthly realm of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, called in Hebrew the Olam Hazeh, (verses heavenly realm of The Tree of Life or Olam Haba,) we see the agony of Jacob as he was sent away from his family into the wilderness. Jacob reached for Yahweh, the Rock of his salvation to ease his soul and to rest his head upon. Doing this, he came out of the earthly realm within himself, as Yahweh revealed to him the heavenly realm of the Olam Haba, which Jacob had not seen previously. It was a spiritual staircase where heaven and earth met. By giving him heavenly eyes, Yahweh was revealing to Jacob that there was a better approach to live his life but first Jacob needed to be transformed in order to receive the power to walk successfully in Him. If Jacob was to be anointed in the Covenant he carried, he first must move from the common lifestyle, to the priestly, and then into the kingly position of his calling. It was in the understanding of heavenly principles that he would receive the full benefits of walking and experiencing Yahweh’s Kingdom, as only priests and kings govern with Yahweh (Isaiah 32:1). Jacob had to recognize and be in agreement with this before the Spirit of the Holy One/Ruach HaKodesh could instruct and guide him. This led to the deliverance and circumcision of his heart. When we walk in the revelation of the Tree of Life it is with a walk of sanctification, redemption, righteousness, holiness and faith (Revelation 1:6).
In spite of this divine appointment, we will see that Jacob left Peniel, the place of commitment and decision, with a mixture in his heart. This blending of kingdom principles with his earthly nature added years to his sanctification process, as Yahweh used the trials that his uncle Laban placed on him to do a work in Jacob’s heart, and truly move him from a state of common lifestyle, to a kingdom walk. Through this family experience, Jacob found himself in an indentured position of having to work seven years for Leah and another seven for Rachel, plus another six years, before he was able to stand as a covering for his family and separate himself from Laban. Yahweh used this time of servitude as preparation to build Jacob up into a mature man of God in order to fortify him for what lay ahead.
When it was time for Jacob to return to the Land, Yahweh stopped him as he still had a residual of mixed lifestyles within him. Yahweh then wrestled this point with him all night. Finally Jacob surrendered his earthly nature and came to the end of himself. By doing so he transformed into the Olam Haba. In this ultimate surrender of his will to Yahweh, Jacob began to walk in a Kingdom lifestyle. As a result, the enemy no longer had authority over him. At Jacob’s maturity he received the name Israel.
Isaiah 62:10-12 “Go through, Go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples! Indeed Yahweh has proclaimed to the end of the world: ‘Say to the daughter of Zion, Surely your salvation is coming; behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him.’ And they shall call them The Holy People, The Redeemed of the LORD; and you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.”
Jacob Returns
After farewells to Laban, Jacob turned his heart and family towards his home, to the land where he grew up. After twenty years away Jacob had no idea what his brother Esau’s reaction would be. Would Esau still want to murder him? Would he and his family be at risk and fear for their lives or would all be forgiven? These thoughts closed in on Jacob as he journeyed closer to home. While on his way, messengers walking in the ways of Yahweh came out to encourage and strengthen him before meeting Esau. Jacob was so touched by this that he named the place Mahanaim, which means two camps - “This is the camp of Yahweh” (Genesis 32:2).
Hebrews 1:14 “Are not all angels [messengers] ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation [deliverance]?”
Mahanaim is situated on the Jabbok River, a tributary that leads to the Jordan River in the Transjordan region. There is a double meaning behind the name Mahanaim as Jacob’s two wives and their children were also two camps. This was prophetic of the actual two camps or Houses that would come from Leah and Rachel called the House of Israel and the House of Judah.
Remembering in the last lesson, that when we come to The Rock (the altar of Yahweh), it is the place where the enemy is defeated. It is also the place where mighty men of God are revealed, elevated and promoted to become true emissaries in Yahweh Kingdom (Olam Haba), while still in this world (Olam Hazeh). In our death to self-will, is life and liberty! By following Yahweh’s instructions, Jacob’s time at the Jabbok River is a living parable and prophetic view of how we are to give our lives completely to Yahweh. If we are having struggles maybe it is time to meet Yeshua at the River.
It is like when we go fishing. Is the fish already gutted and cleaned when it takes the hook or does the gutting and cleaning happen after the fish has been reeled in, brought on board and killed? Many people expect new believers to be squeaky clean when they become ‘born again’ because Yeshua’s blood covers them. Does this then make them automatically clean at this point? We will soon see this is not the case. Fish/believers are in the boat (are redeemed) but have yet to be gutted and cleaned (walk in redemption) as we see much blending of the old nature (Olam Hazeh) with the new nature (Olam Haba). This all has to be separated out of us otherwise we will be seen as walking in a lukewarm mindset and not as overcomers. Hearts need circumcision, which is taught to us through the understanding of the Covenant once we are reeled in and brought on board (Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17; Revelation 3:16).
•The Messiah died for us while we were still sinful (walking in unrighteous ways) (Romans 5:8-10).
•Abraham was uncircumcised when he received the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 17:23).
When we come to Yeshua, we are a redeemed people about to learn how to walk out a redeemed lifestyle. Progressive revelation through Yahweh’s word begins to teach believers about lawlessness, such as evil thoughts or inclinations that keep a carnal nature within the heart. His word holds the principles that are the necessary tools for a walk of redemption in Yeshua that leads to a circumcised heart. The heart that is totally surrendered allows Yeshua to dwell fully within it. This is the process of sanctification, which gives us the ability to walk responsibly in our marriage Covenant with Yeshua our Bridegroom.
Romans 5:8-10 “But Yahweh demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners [in the Olam Hazez], Yeshua died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from Yahweh’s wrath through Him! For if, when we were Yahweh’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of His Son [Yeshua], how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!”
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