I’m
tempted to say “Jacob…you should have turned on the light!” But, that
would be missing the point.
Jacob
loved…and wanted…Rachel. She was worth everything to him. Not just seven years,
but fourteen years. Jacob could have become upset and left town after his uncle
tricked him. But…that way he wouldn’t have gotten Rachel. He would have left
empty-handed.
I have
friends who become so irate when they feel they have been abused that
they completely lose track of their goals. A friend and I were going to the
stadium to watch the Broncos play the Vikings. We had contacted a guy selling
his tickets and were going to buy them for $50 each. When we got there the
gentleman said they would be $75. My friend was very angry…called the other man
a “liar” and refused to buy them. I asked “is the game worth $75?”
“That’s not the point” my friend replied. “This guy is taking
advantage of us.”
“What
do you want to do?” I asked.
“I’m
leaving!” he said, and stomped back to the train station.
I
bought the tickets…sold one…and watched the Vikings beat the Broncos. As it
turned out, I believe the guy sitting next to me was a better companion
than my friend would have been. I think I got the better end of that
entire incident. But then…I really wanted to see the game.
And…it’s
far more important to swallow our pride if God has been a part of establishing
our goals. After all…a game is only a few hours. Divine intentions could last a
lifetime.
Live
boldly out there today…
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