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My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》 
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Day 235

Text: Genesis 31: 1-3

MEDITATION

Genesis 31:1-3

1 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has acquired all this wealth.”
2 And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favourable toward him as before.
3 Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your fathers and to your family, and I will be with you.”

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. The words of Laban’s sons

a. They noted the growing wealth of Jacob.
b. Their conclusion:
i. Jacob had taken away their father’s wealth.
ii. He had become wealthy because of the initial support from Laban.

2. Jacob’s discernment

a. He had heard what his brothers-in-law had said.
b. His servants could have reported what they had heard.
c. He also noted that Laban’s countenance to him was no longer favourable.

3. The growing disparity between Laban and Jacob was obvious

a. Laban’s flocks were weaker and decreasing in size.
b. Jacob’s flocks were stronger and increasing in size.
c. In addition, he had also acquired camels and donkeys and servants.

4. An important word from the LORD

a. He knew Jacob was troubled.
b. God’s promise was of great comfort.
i. Jacob may plan to return to Canaan.
ii. The LORD would be with him in the long journey back.

经文：创世记 31：1-3

沉思

《创世记 31:1-3》
1雅各听见拉班的儿子们有话说：“雅各把我们父亲所有的都夺了去，并借着我们父亲的，得了这一切的荣耀。”
2雅各见拉班的气色向他不如从前了。

3耶和华对雅各说：“你要回你祖你父之地，到你亲族那里去，我必与你同在。”

在生活里有意义地的应用

1. 拉班儿子所说的话

a. 他们注意到雅各的财富不断增长
b. 他们的结论：
i. 雅各夺走了他们父亲的财富
ii. 由于拉班的最初支持，雅各变得富有

2. 雅各的辩别力

a. 他听到了他的姐妹夫所说的话
b. 他的仆人本可报告他们所听到的
c. 他还指出，从拉班的容言可以看出他不再维护雅各

3. 拉班和雅各之间的差距日益明显

a. 拉班的羊群较弱，体型越来越小
b. 雅各的羊群更强壮，体型越来越大
c. 此外，他还获得了骆驼，驴和仆人

4. 上帝对他说的重要话语

a. 他知道雅各很烦恼
b. 上帝的应许给了他极大的安慰
i. 雅各可能计划返回迦南
ii. 上帝将在他漫长途中与他同在