In church we have been looking at the book of Mark and how the disciples are constantly forgetting what God has done. They forget that Jesus fed the 4000 and 5000, healed many people, and drove out demons. I think it is inherent in man to forget what God has done and who He is. In Genesis 31:13 God reminds Jacob where he has been and where he is going. I wonder if Jacob got caught up in all the workings of life like we do today? Having over 12 children, many servants, and a lot of livestock. There are a lot of times when I get consumed in the things of life so much that I forget to keep my focus where it is necessary. Thankfully God is faithful to remind us where we came from and where we are going. Life is a journey where we build our relationships with God and others as we seek God’s will.
I love how Laban and Jacob made a “heap of stone” to serve as a reminder to each other of the covenant they made. How often do we find ourselves making heaps of stone to remember things. Do we take the time to remember special times and moments where we see God working in our lives? If not how do we remember the goodness and faithfulness of God?
How I would have loved to have been able to see Jacob wrestle with God! To see the toil and struggle that must have happened. I know that I wrestle with God through the Holy Spirit but to actually see a physical struggle and live would be awesome.
