[Discoveries] 03-23-08 Deferring judgment to God -- Genesis 31:53

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*"May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, 
judge between us." -- Genesis 31:53*/

The differences between Jacob and Laban are irreconcilable because they 
are based on lies. Jacob thinks his family is being falsely accused of 
stealing Laban's household gods. Jacob is wrong. Laban discounts Jacob's 
twenty years of labor and looks at his wives, children and flocks as his 
own possession, taken away by Jacob. Laban is wrong.

It's election year here in the USA, and every time there's a 
Presidential election, I get angry. I'm angry because lies are told 
about the candidates -- and I know there are people out there who 
believe them. They aren't so much lies of fact as they are lies of 
nuance, lies of emphasis, subtle and sophisticated lies designed to 
color and skew everyone's perspective.

For being so mixed up about so many things, I think Laban makes a 
prudent move here. He defers all judgment to God. God really is the only 
One who sees clearly. Jacob and Laban were both mistaken, but God is 
not. There is no such thing as an objective journalist, but God is 
objective, trustworthy and true.

Every conflict whether between spouses or between nations will 
ultimately be decided by God. He knows what the real issues are. Some 
day we will stand in awe before Him, at the unraveling of all things, 
and we will rejoice because God is Judge.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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