Genesis 30:25-43
This is very much the same story as the previous one, only now the contest is between two guys and it’s over sheep and goats. And again with the comedy. And there’s this sly, oriental polite bargaining going on, as there was between Abraham and Ephron in chapter 23.
Overarching all these dealings there is God’s call. Recent activity has been very ‘worldly’ with little mention of God. Through these developments of wives, children, and now livestock, Jacob is being prepared for return. The stolen blessing has had its effect. Laban acknowledges the blessing (verse 27), and Jacob echoes the observation (verse 30).
Jacob is now rich with the blessing, and the time has come for return to his homeland.
Prayer:
Half empty or half full? Neither; my cup overflows with blessings from you, Lord. Through the ups and downs of this day, let me see that I am blessed for a purpose. Through Christ. Amen.
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