Genesis 29:6 Then Jacob asked them, “Is he well?” “Yes, he is,” they said, “and here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep.”
Perhaps it’s the time of year–Easter is quickly approaching–but as I read today’s verses, part of verse 8 jumps out to me: “…until…the stone has been rolled away…” Caves were a pretty commonly used item back then. I’m sure stones to seal the entrances were, too, but still it resonates.
Genesis 29:7 “Look,” he said, “the sun is still high; it is not time for the flocks to be gathered. Water the sheep and take them back to pasture.”
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. Then Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and then, finally, Easter Sunday, when the stone has been rolled away to reveal that He is Risen. He is risen indeed. But just like the shepherd boys, currently, we are waiting for the stone to be rolled away.
Genesis 29:8 “We can’t,” they replied, “until all the flocks are gathered and the stone has been rolled away from the mouth of the well. Then we will water the sheep.”
Precious Savior, Help us to be faithful in the waiting. Help us to shine Your light, to study Your word, to uplift Your people, to help each other home, even in the waiting. Help us, as we wait, to draw closer to You. Amen.
Genesis 29:9 While he was still talking with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep, for she was a shepherd.
Have a blessed day.