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This discussion explores the theme of loneliness through the lens of Genesis 28:10-16. It examines how loneliness manifests in the lives of individuals, referencing scriptures that illustrate the feelings of isolation and despair, such as Psalm 102:6-7 and Psalm 22:6. We identify the causes of loneliness, including societal pressures, success, suffering, and sin. Furthermore, we highlight the vision Jacob received, illustrating how God's presence brings encouragement, forgiveness, fulfillment, and healing to those who feel alone. Discover how divine encounters can transform loneliness into hope.
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ENCOURAGE THE LONELY Genesis Ch 28 V 10-16
A CASE OF LONELINESS GEN 28 V 10-16 LONELINESS DEFINED
LONELINESS DEMONSTRATED • Psalm 102:6,7I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert. I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. • Psalm 22:6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. • Psalm 22:11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for thereis none to help.
A CAUSE FOR LONELINESS Loneliness caused by Society Loneliness caused by Success Loneliness caused by Suffering Loneliness caused by Sin
A CURE FOR LONELINESS The Vision Jacob Saw
(Gen 28:12,13 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;
The Voice Jacob Heard (Gen 28:15 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee,until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
Encourage the Lonely • God’s presence can bring • Forgiveness--- to our Sinfulness • Fulfilment---- to our Emptiness! • Courage to our Fearfulness! • Healing to our Brokenness! • Freedom to our Bitterness • Encouragement for our Loneliness