Friday, August 01, 2003 (44)A SINGLE STONE, THE HOUSE OF GOD. Jacob vowed a vow. The LORD had already promised him that the presence of the LORD would go with him. Jacob committed himself to the will and the purpose of the LORD. Jehovah (LORD) was to be his God (Elohim), when he returned successfully to his own land in peace and safety. Jacob knew and recognized the LORD by His name. To know Him by name is important. There are a multiplicity of gods who are worshipped around the world. The one whom we worship must be distinguished from them all. We do so, by not just calling Him GOD, but by calling and acknowledging Him by His name as revealed in the scriptures. He has said, I am the LORD (Jehovah), that is my name. Isa. 42:8 He has also warned us about embracing other gods by saying, You shall have no other gods before me. Ex. 20:3 There is only one true God and His name is the LORD. TITHING. What a blessing it is to tithe. His vow before the LORD included the giving of the tenth OF ALL THAT THOU SHALT GIVE ME. He admitted that the sum total of what ever he received was from the hand of the LORD. Gen. 28:22 He, his father and grandfather were the foundation of the faithful. Abraham, the father of us all was he who walked by faith. Rom. 4:16 The father of faith, tithed, therefore sealing the truth of the paying of the tithe as an act of faith. Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. Heb. 7:4 Tithing preceded the Law, and was incorporated into the Law. Even as it was to be continued under grace. Jesus placed His seal of approval on tithing by stating, not to leave the other undone, when speaking to the Pharisees of tithing and acts of righteousness. Mt. 23:23, Luke 11:42 This subject would not be complete without recognizing the seriousness of not bringing the tithe to the Lord. Strong language is used in relationship to a failure in this area. The individual, not paying tithes is called a robber. Mal. 3:8 The blessings and judgments are recorded in Malachi 3:9-11 Serious consequences indeed.
THE REJECTED STONE. An act toward Jacob’s pillar by the men of Luz. Peter is to compare it to Christ who was to be both accepted gladly and joyously by the believer, but totally discarded by the disobedient. He will also compare the stone to the WORD. The stone, the WORD, the Lord Jesus, the WORD made flesh is a stumbling block and a stone of offense to those who will not believe in Him. 1 Pet. 2:7-8 The woman of Revelation twelve is the very apex of the chosen generation, the royal priesthood the true holy nation. The people who are completely dedicated to Christ. Formed and shaped from a motley bunch, an amalgamation of a people who are without pedigree, not a people but now in Christ made to be the choice ones of His heart. The joy and delight of His life. A people who are completely and fully His and never will be anything else but His. His beautiful Bride. 1 Pet. 2:9-10.