Genesis 30:25–31:21 "The Church's Fortunes Restored"

*This audio begins midway through the Scripture reading.* 

Almost sounding like it was written specifically about Genesis 30–31, Psalm 85:1 says, “Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.” In the end, the true restoration we’re all looking for is in the future: one day when Christ descends, and gives to us what was taken, restores what we were cheated out of, and blesses us even though we’re sinful. This story is a preview of a such a deliverance, and it teaches us do what is in our power to do while also holding on tight to the Lord and waiting for his salvation.