by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 31:44-45 (NKJV) “‘Now therefore, come, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it be a witness between you and me.’ So Jacob took a stone and set it up as a pillar.” In the days of old, a covenant between two people was binding once there was a witness. It...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 31:39 (NKJV) “That which was torn by beasts I did not bring to you; I bore the loss of it. You required it from my hand, whether stolen by day or stolen by night.” Don’t be an Egyptian taskmaster with your workers. Be considerate and understanding, and they...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 23, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 31:32 (NKJV) “‘With whomever you find your gods, do not let him live…” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.” Transparency at home is essential. It cannot be overemphasized that spouses need to be speaking openly and in details with each other;...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 22, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 31:29 (NKJV) “It is in my power to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, ‘Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad.”’ “Jehovah my Rock, my faithful Father & Friend, the Everlasting Defender, and Rescuer – I...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 31:15 (NKJV) “Are we not considered strangers by him? For he has sold us, and also completely consumed our money.” Our children notice things even if they do not speak out and we need to be careful about the things we do in their names. Leah and Rachel saw...
