Day 13- Genesis 31; Galatians 6; Psalm 7

Genesis 31:

Matthew Henry indicates, Jacob was a very honest good man, a man of great devotion and integrity, yet he had more trouble and vexation than any of the patriarchs. He left his father’s house in a fright, went to his uncle’s in distress, very hard usage he met with there, and now is going back surrounded with fears.  He indicates the purpose of the story is [1.] Those that are ever so careful to keep a good conscience cannot always be sure of a good name. [2.] This is one of the vanities and vexations which attend outward prosperity, that it makes a man to be envied of his neighbors

Galatians 6:  Summed up by Matthew Henry "This chapter chiefly consists of two parts. In the former the apostle gives us several plain and practical directions, which more especially tend to instruct Christians in their duty to one another, and to promote the communion of saints in love (v. 1-10). In the latter he revives the main design of the epistle, which was to fortify the Galatians against the arts of their judaizing teachers, and confirm them in the truth and liberty of the gospel." 

I think its a strong message delivered very nicely.  I could take direction from Paul.

Psalm 7: You know my feelings on the Psalms. My Bible commentator points out that the people are anguished and impatient over God's inaction in the face of their great need.  I think I have felt this way before.  That's a hard struggle,patience and faith versus desperation.  Week 2 ends tomorrow - see you then!