Genesis 29:1 Then Jacob continued on his journey and came to the land of the eastern peoples.
As a modern traveler, today’s actions don’t seem like a big deal. He made it to his destination. Yay. However, this isn’t modern travel. There aren’t road signs. There’s no plugging the address into the GPS.
Genesis 29:2 There he saw a well in the open country, with three flocks of sheep lying near it because the flocks were watered from that well. The stone over the mouth of the well was large.
So the fact that Jacob not only made it to his destination but also found people who know his uncle definitely feels a bit providential at second glance.
Genesis 29:3 When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone away from the well’s mouth and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well.
Precious Savior, Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Help me to trust that You are guiding me. Help me to listen to your still small voice as I plan my steps. Guide me. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 29:4-5 Jacob asked the shepherds, “My brothers, where are you from?” “We’re from Harran,” they replied. He said to them, “Do you know Laban, Nahor’s grandson?” “Yes, we know him,” they answered.
Have a blessed day.