The Meeting of Jacob and Rachel by the Well oil, canvas by Antonio Paroli (1700-1800) When J.K Rowling was a young woman she was living on government assistance to meet her basic needs. She was a teacher at night while writing and the first twelve times she submitted her manuscript she was told, “Don’t quit your day job.” She’s sold half a billion copies of her Harry Potter books. In Genesis 29 we’ve been looking at what God has done in Jacob’s life. Today we’ll see Jacob at his best, finding his way forward to what God has for him. He reminds us of his mother, Rebekah. Rebekah’s story sounds familiar here, how God is working. How do you get back on track? Jacob has to face the unknown. We understand this idea of the unknown. Jacob has new strength after experiencing the stairway to Heaven. He’s gained an insight where he realizes God is with him facing the unknown. Face the unknown. ...