There is a tiny portion, possibly within the human soul, that wants to believe there is a higher power beyond the earth, with an Almighty God who maintains control over the universe. Yet, there is also another inclination inside individuals that seeks to test God. This is what I call the “if only syndrome,” where people place conditions on their prayers. God if only you can do this, give me that or provide this type of job, then I will believe and follow you.
Based upon what I read today in Genesis 29:4-12, Jacob becomes overwhelmed, proclaiming, “yes, there is a God.” After having the talk with his parents, Genesis 28:1-5, he is sent out to find a godly wife among the relatives of Abraham. Heartbroken by Esau’s choice in a wife, Isaac and Rebekah seek to avoid having another son make the same mistake. Thus, just as Abraham sent a servant to find a wife for Isaac, Isaac now entrusts his son find to rely on Lord as he follows his father’s advice. His answered prayer becomes crystal clear in Genesis 29:11.
In a state of shock, Jacob kisses Rachel without permission, then his excitement brings tears of joy to his eyes. Jacob was blown away by the goodness, power and quickness in which God replied to his prayers. Like Jacob, there at moments in life where God snaps His fingers and before our own very eyes, prayers are answered. Sure, the skeptic who will say, “even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every so often, you’re just lucky or maybe it was just a coincidence?” However, as I turn 44 years old today, living nearly 30 as a follower of Christ, I can say without a doubt, yes, there is a God!
by Jay Mankus
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