“Then God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Padan Aram, and blessed him.” Genesis 35:9-12 NKJV
Jacob had his first encounter with God at a place he named Bethel. On his return, he came through Bethel again, and God affirmed His promises (Bethel was the spot where Jacob erected an altar of sacrifice, prayer and worship)
By this act of faith, gratitude and sacrifice, God pronounced covenant blessings upon Jacob, captured in Genesis 35:9-12. These declared blessings and covenant declarations shall be your portion if you connect by faith:
- Israel shall be your name.
God gave Jacob a new name which was aligned to His divine will (Israel means “God contends”). The Lord shall fight your battles for you and you shall know peace and prosperity (Deut.3:22).
- Be fruitful and multiply.
God pronounced this blessing of productivity, increase and harvest upon Jacob. Your storehouses shall be filled with the produce of your hands.
- Kings shall come from your body.
Royalty, rulership and kingship was declared upon Jacob. You shall be the head and not the tail (Deut.28:13).
- The land which I gave Abraham and Isaac I give to you.
You shall not be disinherited. Whatever you lost is coming back to you in double measure.
I declare in the name of Jesus: every covenant blessing and pronouncement will project you out of every dark moment and situation. Amen!