Scripture:
“I have the power to harm you; but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’” Genesis 31:29 NIV
Observation:
Laban had chased Jacob down after God told Jacob to go back to his household and his people. Laban had planned to harm Jacob once again or cheat him as he had done many times in the past. This time was different. Laban declared, “the God of your fathers said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’” God spoke to someone who served other gods on behalf of his chosen. He came looking for whoever had stolen his gods, but the God of heaven spoke to him and told him not to mess with Jacob.
Application:
With God, anything is possible. God can speak to heathen bosses, leaders, and people who serve other gods when He is ready to work on behalf of His people. When God wants You to do something, He will make a way for you, even if He has to speak to those who don’t know Him. I have always said, “God can speak to the leaders of our nation and change their hearts even if they don’t serve Him.” We must realize that we have a God who knows how to speak to people, even unsaved people, to bring about His will.
Prayer:
Father, You spoke to Laban, who didn’t serve You, on behalf of Jacob. You protected Jacob by speaking to somone who doesn’t even follow You. Speak to those in leadership in our nation. Confront those with wrong intentions. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in the USA and let nothing stop that. Speak to those who don’t even understand You. Help me to walk in confidence that You will speak to those around me to bring about my blessing.
Your Son,
Jeff
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