Religion & Spirituality
We’re picking up in Genesis 31 where Jacob, Abraham’s grandson and the current heir of God’s covenant promises, finds himself in a bit of hot water again. Even though Jacob engaged in some questionable tactics, God blessed him. And even though his in-laws fared better than they had apart from Jacob, it was also clear that Jacob was getting the better end of the deal. For that reason, combined with their own selfishness, Jacob's father and brothers-in-law grew increasingly frustrated with him. With that backdrop God commanded Jacob to return to the Promised Land, promised to be with him, and followed through on His promise even through his wife’s foolishness and his father-in-law’s opposition.