Genesis 29 - Jacob in the Mirror

Genesis 29:1-30 – Jacob in the Mirror


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In Genesis 29 – Jacob in the Mirror, we learn that without Godly character we turn God’s blessings into a mess! Jacob, the son of Isaac, falls in love with Rachel and in spite of his seven years of labor is swindled in the final moment of betrothal. Jacob, the deceiver, comes face to face with his own character deficiencies as God teaches him that the currency of God’s Kingdom is selflessness. We often serve out of compulsion and selfishness, but as you listen to Pastor Dave’s powerful message from Genesis 29 – Jacob in the Mirror, you will learn the value and power of serving others in love!
 
GOD SOVEREIGNLY PROVIDES ALL WE NEED AND MORE
 
WHEN THE MOTIVE IS LOVE SERVING OTHERS IS A JOY
“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
John 15:9–13, NKJV     https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/15/9-13/s_1012009
 
Genesis 29 - Jacob in the Mirror
 
JACOB LEARNS HOW IT FEELS TO BE TREATED LIKE HE TREATS OTHERS
“With the merciful, You will show Yourself merciful. With a blameless man, You will show Yourself blameless. With the pure, You will show Yourself pure. And with the devious, You will show Yourself shrewd. For You will save the humble people, but will bring down haughty looks.”
Psalm 18:25–27 NKJV     https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/18/25-27/s_496025
 
WITHOUT GODLY CHARACTER WE TURN GOD’S BLESSINGS INTO A GIANT MESS
“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”
Proverbs 24:3-4 NKJV     https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/pro/24/3-4/s_652003
 
GODLY CHARACTER ENABLES US TO USE GOD’S GIFTS UNTO ABUNDANT LIFE
 
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