Scripture: “Let my lord pass on ahead of his servant, and I will lead on slowly, at the pace of the livestock that are ahead of me and at the pace of the children, until I come to my lord in Seir.” But Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built himself a house and made booths for […]
Walking Upright with a Limp
Scripture: When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” And he […]
Wholehearted Obedience
Scripture: When it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled, he took his kinsmen with him and pursued him for seven days and followed close after him into the hill country of Gilead. But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream by night and said to him, “Be careful not […]
Channels of Blessings
Scripture: But Laban said to him, “If I have found favor in your sight, I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you. Genesis 30:27 ESV Observation: The remainder of chapter 30 tells of Laban angling and conniving to profit from Jacob’s prosperity. Fully aware that God’s blessings on Jacob also benefitted […]
Timely Blessings
Scripture: Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. She conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” And she called his name Joseph, saying, “May the LORD add to me another son!” Genesis 30:22-24 ESV Observation: As Jacob’s story continues, there’s much more drama awaiting. Laban […]
Boomerang Sins
Scripture: And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” Genesis 29:25 ESV Observation: After Jacob’s encounter with God in a dream where angels ascend and descend a ladder to heaven […]
