Jacob's Journey - Genesis Chapter 31 Poem

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In Laban's land, Jacob stayed
For many years, he toiled away
His flocks and herds, he multiplied
His family grew, with wives beside
But Laban's envy, like a fire
Grew fierce, with greed and dark desire
He changed Jacob's wages, time and again
Unjust treatment, it did not wane
So Jacob sought the Lord's advice
Should he stay or should he arise?
God spoke to Jacob in a dream
"Return to your land, by My redeem."
With Rachel and Leah, and all their kin
Jacob packed his goods, his wealth within
They left in secret, under the moon
Towards the land of promise, they would soon
Laban pursued with anger and might
But God protected Jacob day and night
They met on Mount Gilead's height
To settle their grievances, a fearful sight
Laban accused, Jacob replied
Of years of labor, he testified
The Lord had blessed him, despite Laban's schemes
And now it was time to follow his dreams
An agreement made, a covenant sworn
A heap of stones, a mark to adorn
They ate together, in peace they dined
Forgiveness and reconciliation, they did find
So Jacob journeyed with his clan
Back to the land, as per God's plan
His wives, his children, his flocks and herds
Returning to the land of his forefathers' words
With faith and trust in God's guiding hand
Jacob's journey, a divine command
Genesis 31, a tale of strife and grace
A story of blessings, in a sacred place.