THE STEPS TO A FRESH ,STIRRING EXPERIENCE WITH GOD

Solitude -Prayer

• beyond the present

• beyond the physical

• beyond the possible

Genesis-II (Chapters 12–50) (King James Version) (J. Abram Had the Covenant Reconfirmed by God: Aroused Faith—The Steps to a Fresh, Stirring Experience with God, 17:1–27)

CHAPTER 17

J. Abram Had the Covenant Reconfirmed by God: Aroused Faith—the Steps to a Fresh, Stirring Experience with God, 17:1–27

Genesis 17:1“When Abram was ninety-nine years old Yahweh appeared to Abram. And he said to him, “I am El-Shaddai; walk before me and be blameless”

Genesis 17:2 “so that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you exceedingly.””

Genesis 17:3 “Then Abram fell upon his face and God spoke with him, saying,”

Genesis-II (Chapters 12–50) (King James Version) (G. Jacob Sought Reconciliation with Esau (Part 2): The Major Step to Reconciliation—Prevailing Prayer, 32:22–32)

1 (32:22–24) Solitude—Prayer: Jacob got alone to pray. Jacob had apparently gone to bed but was unable to sleep because of the great fear and distress he was feeling. He was desperate, feeling gripped by fear and distress. It was almost unbearable. As stated in the introduction, he knew there was only one person who could help him: God. He knew that he had to be alone to seek God’s face for strength and help. So Jacob got up and sent his family and all his possessions on across the ford of the river Jabbok. But he remained behind, all alone, without any distractions or demands from family or workers. Everything was now still, quiet, hushed. Jacob stood there all alone under the stars of the night. No one was present except Jacob and God.