Scripture to Read: Genesis 29:1-8
As Jacob journeyed to Haran, we find in Genesis 29:1-8 that Jacob came to a well where there were shepherds, along with their sheep, and the shepherds were waiting to water their flocks. Jacob asks the shepherds where they are from because Jacob probably was not sure exactly where he was. Jacob knew he was on his way to Haran, but there were no road signs, GPS, or maps to let Jacob know if he had reached his destination or not. Though it does not say this here in Genesis 29, we have to know that God led Jacob to the well and those shepherds. God is a God of detail, and He is always working, even when we may not recognize His handiwork. The shepherds told Jacob they were from Haran, which led Jacob to his second question in Genesis 29:5 “Do you know Laban the son of Nahor?” Jacob wasted no time getting right to the point. Jacob knew he was looking for Laban, his uncle (his mother Rebekah’s brother) and if these shepherds knew of Laban, they could help Jacob find his way. When we seek direction in our lives we must first ask God for His guidance to lead us where He knows we need to go. Then we can also ask others, who God brings into our lives for specific direction, trusting that God will use them to confirm the direction we are headed. God will use people in our lives to guide us where He wants us to be.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about seeking direction and guidance from Him?
2. How are you currently seeking God for direction each day to make sure you are walking according to His plan for you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!