Love and Service

Scripture:

Genesis 29:20 "So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her".

Observation:

Jacob ended up serving Laban for 14 years in order to get his daughter Rachel to be his wife. The first seven years "seemed like only a few days because of the love he had for her". Seven years is a long time. They say "time flies when you're having fun". I would say it differently. I would say, "time flies when you are working for something you love". Love is a strange emotion. It is powerful and will cause you to do things you would not do otherwise.

Application:

People are driven by many different things, but the best thing to be driven by is love. When love drives your heart, you will walk easily through difficult times. When love drives your heart, you will last longer and stay stronger. Jesus told those around Him that the greatest commandment was "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength". He said the second commandment was "Love your neighbor as yourself". Love is a powerful force and we should learn that being led by love is crucial to walking with Jesus.

Prayer:

Father, Jacob served Laban for seven years and they seemed like only days because of his love for Rachel. Help me to live life out of love for you and others. Let my love for You grow each day and let my love for others increase exponentially. Let me be passionate about the right things.

Yours Completely,

Jeff