Gen: 31: 22 -52

Once a user, always a user. Seems like Laban's (and his sons') whole world  revolved around Jacob's ability to work and be a "slave" rather than relying on their own abilities. Laban's sons are content when they are not bearing the workload and so is Laban. It seems that the Lord met Laban on the road to give him a warning but it seemed that the idols that governed his life meant more than the Living God that spoke to him. Still he  was admant that he was in the right and that his daughters was the only incentive for him to live. If he was so loving, he had a lousy way of showing it. Still it took an accounting of Jacob's life with Laban and a search by Laban (even though Rachel sticking it to him, which almost cost Rachel her life) that finally put the matter to rest. Jacob told him and the world that God Almighty had already judged and gave the verdict long before this encounter had ever occurred. Still, Laban went back defeated and with his tail between his legs. As for Jacob, he would not take any more wives and sacrificed  to seal the deal.

Great day and time so far in Denver. Went to Harvest and enjoyed their first anniversary as a church and hooked up with some old friends for lunch. Saw the Red Rock Ampitheater and downtown Denver where we had our first taste of bison. Still trying to keep on the Eastern time zone. Noticing the altitude and clearness of the air but the lack of humidity is apparent as well. Gym time this morning  was affected by the air but still got it in. Today visiting Valor HS and hopefully going to Garden of the Gods (weather permitting).