When Jacob left home to avoid being killed by his furious brother, the Lord appeared to him in a dream and assured him that he would be with him on the road ahead; that he would protect him, and provide for him; until safely bringing him back again to the homeland he was leaving behind (Gen 28:15).

Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the Lord [the God of his father and grandfather] will be my God…” (Gen 28:20-22).

Apart from this text, my family tells the story of a grandfather who bargained with the LORD from his deathbed, saying that, if God restored his health, he would return from his prodigal ways and serve him. When he was given his health, he kept his end of the deal.

Seems to me this text gives us a good chance to think together about how we read the Scripture and apply it to ourselves.

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