Bibledoorajar declares "The Race is On"

     After Jacob had talked with his wives and had seen that they gave him their support (they had their own grievances against their father) he observed that Laban had gone three days journey away from home for a sheep shearing event. Jacob took advantage of this time and stole away with just what God had given to him in terms of livestock and family. As he set out he had the confidence of knowing that God had told him to go. And yet, surely his humanity must have recognized that before him was a brother (Esau) whom he had mistreated and a father-in-law behind him who would be very angry about his leaving. But at that moment getting away from Laban was a greater threat than meeting his brother. And true to the nature of the world, as soon as Laban heard that Jacob had left, the race was on to bring them back to his home and his world. Laban expended great effort to catch up to Jacob and his family, following with a great entourage for seven days until he did so.
     Jesus said this world was not our home and to take care when it wants to ensnare us. The world will tell us we prosper because of it. Jesus says His people prosper because God is ever behind the scenes making sure that it occurs. And, that is exactly what happened to Laban. God got involved during the pursuit of Jacob. In these kinds of races, God will win. God is ever mindful of His own and His purposes even if they do not sense His presence. Jacob could rest on the words of God replete with promise. Today, you and I have the same ability as the world tries to lure us back to previously known places. But we take heart for the Holy Spirit is ever leading us to our real home. It is what Jesus died for and ever lives for--to see that God's own get home to our promised land. Allelujah.


"It's been such a long time, since I started this journey, but heaven gets closer, with each passing day. Tho my feet may grow weary, I'll not stumble or stray, for He leads me each step of the way.

Each step I take brings me closer to that city, built by the master's scarred hands | The price has been paid, my sin's are forgiven, and He leads me each step of the way."

                                                                                            Mike Bowling, et.al.


"Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus
Steal away, steal away home
I ain't got long to stay here."

                               Negro Spiritual