Genesis 30-31 | The Lord Instructs Jacob
In this portion of scripture, Jacob prepares to return to the “promised land” as he looks to provide for his family. Jacob affirms that God continues to be with him and prosper his way through divine provision, protection, and guidance from Heaven. At first, it may seem that Jacob is deceiving his father-in-law but things aren’t always what they seem. Sometimes we unwittingly allow our biases to influence our understanding of the biblical text. This is a lesson we and Laban should be mindful of to learn: the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness” (1 Corinthians 3:19).