Genesis 30:33 And my honesty will testify for me in the future, whenever you check on the wages you have paid me. Any goat in my possession that is not speckled or spotted, or any lamb that is not dark-colored, will be considered stolen.”
Today has me thinking about God’s presence, God’s providence, and God’s goodness. We often hope that God’s goodness means that nothing bad will happen to us or our loved ones. We all know that that is not how life works. Bad things happen all the time. It can be heart-breaking and faith-shaking.
Genesis 30:34 “Agreed,” said Laban. “Let it be as you have said.”
But God is ALWAYS with us. I was just talking with a friend last night about the fact that we WANT God to make everything ok, but sometimes “all” He does is walk with us through the darkness and chaos so that we don’t have to face it alone. And that–not having to face the darkness and chaos alone–is incredibly powerful.
Genesis 30:35 That same day he removed all the male goats that were streaked or spotted, and all the speckled or spotted female goats (all that had white on them) and all the dark-colored lambs, and he placed them in the care of his sons.
Precious Savior, Thank You that You love us fiercely and completely. Thank You that You promise to never leave us nor forsake. Thank You for the many, many blessings You lavish on us daily. Thank You that You always walk with us, holding us, through the difficult times. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 30:36 Then he put a three-day journey between himself and Jacob, while Jacob continued to tend the rest of Laban’s flocks.
Have a blessed day.