Genesis 31:19 When Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole her father’s household gods.
When speaking of the way fear made Jacob slink out of town, commentary says, “But fear made it impossible to reap the full measure of blessing.” That resonates. How many times have I allowed fear to rob me of the full measure of God’s blessing?
Genesis 31:20 Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him he was running away.
In many ways, fear has been my default for a long time. I use it to study the situation, look at all the options to help decide the best way forward, to plan and prepare etc, but I still allow fear to take the wheel. That’s not ok.
Genesis 31:21 So he fled with all he had, crossed the Euphrates River, and headed for the hill country of Gilead.
Precious Savior, You know I love You. You know I trust You. You know I struggle with fear–of change, of the unknown, of what could happen, what should happen, what might happen. Help me to always put my faith in You over my fear of anything I will face in this world. I know You are sovereign, loving, and good. Thank You. Amen.
Genesis 31:22 On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.
Have a blessed day.