Tag Archive - Laban

Remember God’s faithfulness: Genesis 31 and 32

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. Continue Reading…

Jacob is blessed by God in a foreign land: Genesis 29 and 30

What a different culture is displayed in Genesis 29 and 30. It is so different to see a man having so many wives and children from various women. I think it is interesting that the tribes of Israel grew from the strife of two sisters who were both fighting for the love of Jacob. Continue Reading…