Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 31: 51-55
MEDITATION
Genesis 31:51-55
51 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Here is this heap and here is this pillar, which I have placed between you and me.
52 This heap is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not pass beyond this heap to you, and you will not pass beyond this heap and this pillar to me, for harm.
53 The God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their father judge between us.” And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.
54 Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain, and called his brethren to eat bread. And they ate bread and stayed all night on the mountain.
55 And early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. The parity covenant was sealed with a meaningful ceremony
a. A heap of stones was gathered (Jegar Sahadutha).
b. A pillar was erected (Galeed).
c. Both sets of stones were to be “witnesses”.
d. Neither Laban nor Jacob would not cross over to do harm.
2. Calling upon the LORD
a. God’s name was invoked solemnly.
b. He would be fulfilling the following functions:
i. He would watch.
ii. He would be a witness.
iii. He would judge against any party that broke the covenant.
3. Jacob’s part
a. He offered worship.
b. He made an oath to honour this covenant agreement.
4. A ceremonial feast
This was normal. It spoke of some degree of acceptance from both parties.
5. Laban bade farewell to his daughters and grandchildren (called “sons”).
经文：创世记 31：51-55
沉思
《创世记 31：51-55》
51拉班又说：“你看我在你我中间所立的这石堆和柱子。
52这石堆做证据，这柱子也做证据。我必不过这石堆去害你，你也不可过这石堆和柱子来害我。
53但愿亚伯拉罕的神和拿鹤的神，就是他们父亲的神，在你我中间判断。”雅各就指着他父亲以撒所敬畏的神起誓，
54又在山上献祭，请众弟兄来吃饭。他们吃了饭，便在山上住宿。55拉班清早起来，与他外孙和女儿亲嘴，给他们祝福，回往自己的地方去了。