20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God 22 and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house."
Another beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest. I took the afternoon off, so I was able to enjoy an outing with the dogs at the off-leash dog park. I wanted to avoid the ordinary path of the interstate, so I took the back roads - driving by the golf course, winding thru hills, around the lake and finally to the park.
The dog park is like a glimpse at heaven for me - happy people and happy dogs frolicking and enjoying life. New friends made quickly - for both dog and human. I can't help but smile and delight in the experience of being at the dog park. And the sun always seems to shine brighter there!
On the drive home, I kept the radio off - listening to the quiet in my car filled with three sleepy dogs, and only the noise of passing cars. It was a beautiful drive - but it seemed long. The road continued to go straight, then through twists and turns - it was nearly endless. Mid-journey, a Starbuck's! Ah, the refreshment for body and soul in the form of a latte!
Today, I am thankful for the journey - the seemingly unending road. I know I'll "get there," but sometimes the wait is long and my arrival is not when I anticipate. In this full story of Jacob's dream found in Genesis 28, God promises: "15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Not only for Jacob is this true, but for us all.
Thank you God for staying with me on the road.
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