1. “El Roi”! “You are the God who sees me!” Gen. 16:13
Genesis 29:1-14
“The water that I shall give him/her shall be in them a well of water springing up into everlasting life” ~Jesus (life / creation / new beginnings / deep thirst)
“El Roi”! “You are the God who sees me!” Gen. 16:13
Dysfunction & Deceit
Jacob / Esau

2. Here his world begins to be expanded – He sees a larger reality
Here his world begins to be expanded – He sees a larger reality! (opening) / promises incorporated internally
“I know of no way for hearts to be softened other than by a combination of love and suffering.” ~Ruth Patterson
“When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.’  He was afraid and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” Gen 28:16-17
Here the language of protection and providence burst from the mouth of God towards Jacob: “Know that I will be with you…will keep you…will bring you back…I will not leave you”
(Gen 28:15)

3. just pay attention, then patch
It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones;
just pay attention, then patch
a few words together and don't try to make them elaborate,
this isn't a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak.
~Mary Oliver
The stone becomes symbol of God’s presence / Memorial
Laban as Mirror!
Gen 29: 32,33 – saw & heard

4. Glad you are here to draw from this well!