Genesis 29-31, Psalm 9
Genesis 31:10-12 (NLT)
“One time during the mating season, I had a dream and saw that the male goats mating with the females were streaked, speckled, and spotted. Then in my dream, the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Yes, here I am.’ The angel said, ‘Look up, and you will see that only the streaked, speckled, and spotted males are mating with the females of your flock. For I have seen how Laban has treated you.’”
In Genesis 31:10–12, we read about how the Lord can provide for believers in unexpected ways. Jacob had a dream in which the Lord revealed how his flocks would increase through divine intervention. An angel explained that Father-God had seen the injustice of Laban’s treatment toward Jacob and would intervene on Jacob’s behalf. Despite Laban’s repeated attempts to cheat him, the Lord remained faithful to His word, and Jacob became prosperous.
I have always been drawn to this story because it shows the supernatural way the Lord increased Jacob’s flocks. It reminds us that we can trust in Father-God’s power to fulfill His promises, regardless of our circumstances. Jacob trusted the Lord’s revelation in the dream and obeyed it; he did not try to manipulate the outcome through his own efforts. He believed what the Lord had shown him, and God brought about the increase.
When the Holy Spirit prompted me to move to a different state, I tried to secure a job in the city before relocating. I spent six months job hunting but received no offers. During that time, as I prayed, the Holy Spirit kept assuring me that I would receive a job in six months and not to worry. I moved forward with that assurance, and exactly six months later, I received a job offer for a position I would not normally have pursued.
That job turned out to be a blessing in unexpected ways. I was able to enjoy experiences I had always hoped for, including attending a nighttime Christmas office party at a hotel—something I had always wanted to experience—where I even won a $100 Visa gift card. Within six months of being hired, I also attended a work conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one I had long heard about but never imagined attending. Looking back, I see how the Lord led me into that job not only for provision, but also for experiences He knew would bring me joy.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One you can trust to fulfill His promises—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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