DAILY?READINGS: 1 Chronicles 7; Ezekiel 10; John 2:23 to 3:21
And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and I will be with thee. Genesis 31:3
Jacob was a man who appeared to sincerely want God’s will for his next major move in life. Responding to God’s direction he made ready to depart. Yet despite God’s clear-cut will for this move, Jacob slipped away without choosing the noble path of proper closure with Laban. One of the many lessons we learn from Jacob’s experience here is that while we should always seek God’s face for major moves, we must not forget the courtesy of communicating our plans to those with whom we serve. Misunderstanding can arise so easily. It is best to be open with all. —Norman Craig Funston
All the way my Saviour leads me, cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for every trial, feeds me with the living bread. —Fanny J. Crosby