What does Genesis 31:21 mean?

Genesis 31:21 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 31:21 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

19And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's.

20And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.

21So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

22And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

23And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

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