Thursday, March 18, 2021

Genesis 31:31-55

JACOB AND LABAN SEPARATE

Keywords 31:42a

If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you would surely have sent me away emptyhanded.

 

1. I was afraid. (31-35)

Jacob was confronted by Laban, and he confessed that he was fearful. He was

afraid that Laban would come and take Rachel and Leah by force. But when the

matter turned to the household gods, he confidently offered up the life of anyone

who had stolen them. He didnt know Rachel had done so. This time Rachel

deceived her father. Laban searched, but found nothing.

 

2. The witness heap (36-55)

When Laban failed to find what he was looking for, Jacob was emboldened. He

unloaded his pent-up bitterness and then confessed God who was with him. He

made a peace treaty with Laban. They assembled a heap of witness, and both

promised never to cross it to harm the other. It was time for Jacob to leave Laban

and return to his father. He did so, knowing that the God of Abraham and the Fear

of Isaac was with him.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to overcome fear and follow you boldly, knowing you are

with me.

One Word God is with his people

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