Genesis 29:10 When Jacob saw Rachel daughter of his uncle Laban, and Laban’s sheep, he went over and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep.
As a long time reader, I want more information about my characters in this scene. What was Jacob thinking? What was Rachel’s perception and response? Was Laban acting out of greed (he knew his nephew would inherit much from his Isaac)? And then, another thought: If God uses all of this to accomplish His purposes, does it matter what they are thinking and feeling?
Genesis 29:11 Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to weep aloud.
If our actions result in God’s will being done, is the state of our heart, are our thoughts and our actions, important? I think so. I think *we* benefit more greatly if our hearts, our minds, our words, our actions are in the right place. God will be glorified regardless, but if we are in the right mental space, *we* will be blessed as well. I think He wants that for His beloved children.
Genesis 29:12 He had told Rachel that he was a relative of her father and a son of Rebekah. So she ran and told her father.
Precious Savior, Sometimes my attitude stinks. A lot. Forgive me. Help me to get my heart and mind, my behavior and my actions right with You so that as I praise You, as I do Your will, Your blessings can find a home in my heart. That’s what You want for me. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 29:13 As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister’s son, he hurried to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, and there Jacob told him all these things.
Have a blessed day.