Being a follower of Christ does not mean we close our ears or our eyes to realistically assessing our relationships and circumstances. Jacob was realistic from what he heard: (NASB) Genesis 31:1 “NOW JACOB heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, ‘Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what belonged to […]
If you are an employer – are you fair in your wages? Are you fair in the coffee breaks and lunch breaks you give each one of your employees? Are you trustworthy to keep your word? If you are an employee – are you fair in giving your time and work for the good of […]
(NASB) Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” What is the living God of […]
(NASB) Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me… ” Rejoice! Followers of Christ can say: ‘When Christ became my Savior He came into my heart, my inner being, my soul. It is Christ Jesus, the resurrected Christ who sent His Holy […]
(NASB) Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ… ” All followers of Christ rejoice! Christ was crucified for our sins. For what sins of yours and mine did Christ die? He died for all of them! (NASB) John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever […]
One upmanship is playing to look better, be better than someone else. One upmanship in the work place or in a neighborhood or in a home… the strife of one upmanship causes havoc and unrest. Even for those observing the game of one upmanship being played out is uncomfortable to watch. One upmanship became a […]
Jealousy eats away – like cancer! Jealousy of another’s position, possessions, money, etc is sin! It creates havoc and strife! Jacob had two wives, who were sisters. He loved the younger one and barely tolerated the older sister. He had been hood-winked, deceived by his father-in-law into marrying the older one first. (Genesis 29:21-30) Leah, […]
Where do you find strength and stamina in the ups and downs of life? Do you depend on yourself and try to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps? How is that working for you? Jacob was married to the two daughters of Laban, Leah and Rachel. Leah’s story could have been one of defeat […]
Jacob’s history: Jacob had manipulated Esau into giving him the birthright of the eldest son. He had deceived his father into giving him a blessing. A blessing Isaac intended to give to Esau. Jacob the deceiver became the deceived. (Genesis 27-28) Jacob’s love story: (Genesis 29) Jacob’s destination was Haran where he intended to find […]
Making a vow to God and keeping it may be two different things. How often do you promise to do something; then never seem to follow through? Jacob made a vow to God. (NASB) Genesis 28:18-22 “So Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put under his head and […]