Genesis 48:3
“Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,”
What does Genesis 48:3 mean?
Jacob is recalling a transformative moment from his life when God met him at a place called Luz (also known as Bethel). This was a pivotal encounter where God made covenant promises to him, reassuring him during a time when he was fleeing for his life. Now, as an aging father, Jacob is reminding Joseph of God's faithfulness across decades, using this memory to anchor his own blessing that he's about to give his son. It's a beautiful testimony to how God's presence and promises sustain us through our entire lives, from crisis to old age.