What does Genesis 31:4 mean?

Genesis 31:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 31:4 today?

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

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

2And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

3And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.

4And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

5And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.

6And ye know that with all my power I have served your father.

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