Thursday, July 31, 2003 (43)THE HEADREST MADE INTO A PILLAR. The stone was a stone of revelation of the greatest dimension. Not only did Jacob see the stair case and the angels, but he met the Lord. He had a very personal encounter with the Lord and was the recipient of precious promises which are still in effect. What a gracious leading of the Lord that is his journey he should arrive at that particular spot and choose that particular stone. The name of the city had been Luz (the almond tree). Gen. 28:19That in itself was most significant. The Biblical use and references to the almond associate it very strongly to the anointing of the Spirit. The golden lampstand of both the Tabernacle and the Temple had oil receptacles in the shape of almond flowers. Thus combining them together as the anointing and producers of light. Ex. 25:11 The burning oil producing the only light of the Holy Place. The oil, the anointing unfolds the truths and secrets of the Word, the light. Note of interest, there were three of these cups in each branch of the candlestick, three is the number of the Triunity. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are always involved in all spiritual exercises.
THE ROD OF AARON. The election method of the Lord is to the point and beyond question. Twelve dry rods assembled and placed in the Tabernacle, with the names of twelve written on them, one for each of the tribes of Israel. The amazing rod that springs into life is the rod of the man chosen by the Lord. Num. 17:8 Overnight, the rod of Aaron performed miraculously for it budded, blossomed and bore fully ripe almonds. Num. 17:8 Could there be any question as to the type of the anointing of the Holy Spirit so beautifully portrayed here. That which is dead, well dried, springing to life and coming to fruitfulness in a brief period of time. Prophetically, the branch of the almond tree, is a message that the Lord has said that He is, ready to perform My word. Jer. 1:11-12 How encouraging, when we know that the Lord has scheduled a great last day revival before He begins to manifest His judgments in the earth. The Lord always visits with mercy before judgment. Jacob, the ingenious one used the almond rod, among others. in order to receive his proper wages from his father-in-law Gen. 30:37 NIV. Jacob, Israel saw to it that among the other fruits which His sons carried into Egypt as a gift to Joseph was included almonds, which were not grown in Egypt and therefore would be a special gift and treat. Gen. 43:11. The Lord has a very special way of blending all these Old Testament situations together and using them as types and symbols which are consummated in the New Testament experience. It is vital to our growth as Christians that which is represented by Luz, the almond tree be fulfilled in our lives in it fullest. For it is through the anointing that we enter into to Bethel, (the house of God). Most unfortunately, the builders of the city of Luz saw some defect in the stone which was the foundation of the Spiritual experience of Jacob, and therefore rejected it. They missed its blessing but Jacob found it.