What Goes Around ...Comes Around

Scripture: Genesis 29:25
So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, it was Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you deceived me?”

Observation:
Interesting. Jacob serves for seven years for the woman he loves only to be tricked by her father and given her sister instead. I'm sure he realized suddenly how it feels to be deceived. The Bible doesn't mention how Rachael reacted to all of this but I am sure she felt the sting of it as well. I'm not sure how the sisters got along before this but I think their relationship was definitely strained afterwards. Deception seems to be a family trait and it has made it's way back around to Jacob.

Application:
Lying seems to be the first skill that is honed in the art of deception. I remember once I told a big lie, got caught, got my friend in trouble, made her parents angry with me, disappointed my parents and myself, all so I could show all my classmates that I was willing to drink beer. My friend got really drunk and sick. See what damage one lie caused? It wasn't worth it and it took me awhile to regain the trust that they had in me. Deception brings trouble into my life. It hurts people. I don't ever want to be the cause of someones pain and suffering. It also disappoints my Father in Heaven. He made me with the strength of character needed to overcome this sinful act and with his teachings I have learned my lesson well.

Prayer:
Dear Lord thank you for helping me overcome the deceptive tendencies that I had growing up. Thank you for teaching me your ways and help me to live my life accordingly. Help me to always remember "What goes around comes around." In Jesus name Amen.