For all these riches which God has taken from our father are really ours and our children's; now then, whatever God has said to you, do it." – Genesis 31v16
It is not always easy for 'extended families' to live together. Jabob and Laban tried everything to work out a way to stay together, but it just didn't work. Laban did not seem to want to let any of his stuff go. Jacob seemed very workable and flexible, but it just didn't work.
After several efforts God came to Jacob and told him to remember the promises at Bethel and to go back home. He discussed the options with Rachel and Leah. The fight between Jacob and Laban was over livestock and they pointed out that in reality it was all theirs anyway, but, do whatever God has told you to do.
What a simple answer when confronted with a dilemma. Don’t worry about all the circumstances and manoeuvring, just do what God tells you to do.
Jacob had to depend on a dream. We are more fortunate. Though God does not give us specific instructions for every situation He does lay out principles for decision making in His word.
No matter what the circumstance or what is fair or what ‘justice’ demands we have an option – ‘What ever God has said; do it.’
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