God at Work from James MacDonaldSample

When God Stands I love it that God reminds me of His promises. It’s also what He does for Jacob. Above the angels, at the top of the ladder, at the entrance to heaven was the Lord Himself. Genesis 28:13 says, “And behold, the LORD stood above it.” The text makes the point that God “stood.” This is one of the only places in Scripture where we see God standing. Almost every time we see God in Scripture, He’s sitting down. And you know why He’s sitting down? Because He can! God is ruling the universe with His feet up! He’s not stressed, He’s not pacing back and forth. He’s the King! And He’s ruling! There are a few instances like Amos 9:1 and Isaiah 3:13 that describe God standing in awesome judgment, but the rest of the time, when God does stand, He is reaching out to you and me for relationship. That’s what brings God off the throne—relationship. And here in Genesis 28:13, He stands for Jacob, reaching out to him and communicating His promise of relationship. What is God saying? He’s saying, “I will never change. Do you remember what I was like for your grandfather? I’m still just like that. And think about your father Isaac and My faithfulness to him. I haven’t changed.” He never changes. And God hasn’t changed in His thoughts toward you. He stands ready to participate in His relationship with you in ways you can hardly imagine! Prayer: Oh Father, there is no reason in me that would cause You to reach out toward me—only Your amazing love and grace toward one You created and have chosen to redeem. Let me thank You in worship; let me thank You with my life. Let me pass my moments with the enduring idea that You stand attentively over me. Thank You for Your faithfulness, Lord unto me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.