Jacob had a significant dream when he was
running for his life. God promised him he would protect him, bless him, and
bring him back to his homeland. Jacob believed God, which gave him confidence to
endure the hard times that were to come his way. The power of faith God
entrusted to Jacob built a bridge that guaranteed his survival.
Believing in your heart and mind that God is
you friend, your redeemer and protector encourages a resilience that withstands
defeat. Laban, Jacob's father-in-law, changed his wages ten times over twenty years. Each time they agreed on a wage Laban changed
the rules, so Jacob was always indebted to him.
Jacob
was assured of God’s faithfulness when in his dream God reminded him, "I
am the God of Bethel where you built an altar and anointed it with oil in
reverence to me and where you made vows to me. Now leave this land and return to
your homeland.” God doesn't overlook our flaws, but sin’s penalty is superseded
by his grace, his unmerited pardon, and his mercy.
