Genesis 30:25-43

GOD BUILDS UP JACOB’s HOUSE

Keywords 30:30

The little you had before I came has increased greatly, and the LORD has blessed you wherever I have been. But now, when may I do

something for my own household?"

 

1. When may I do something for my own household? (25-33)

Jacob completed fourteen years of labor, and he had two wives and a family. He

was ready to return home. Laban didn’t want Jacob to leave. He knew that he was

blessed because of Jacob, so he negotiated yet another deal with him. He would

continue working as a shepherd for Laban, but his pay would be any spotted or

dark colored lambs and goats. That way, Jacob reasoned, he could build up his

own house.

 

2. Laban deceives, but God blesses (34-43)

Laban agreed to give Jacob the less desirable animals : the spotted, speckled,

and dark ones. But before the flock could be separated, he removed all such

animals from his flock and gave them to his sons. Jacob did whatever he could

to overcome Laban’s deception. Laban wanted to deprive Jacob, but God made

Jacob and his household exceedingly prosperous.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to seek blessing in you alone.

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