the Chosen People

Episode 39

Jacob's Escape

Jacob’s escape from Laban shows God’s guiding presence through challenges and new beginnings.

Can we ever truly escape God’s presence? Jacob’s journey away from his father-in-law Laban is filled with tension and uncertainty. After years of deception and manipulation, Jacob decides it’s time to return home, but he knows he must trust God to navigate the challenges ahead. As Psalm 139:7 reminds us, there is no place we can go where God isn’t with us, guiding us and working through each moment. Jacob’s escape encourages us to trust God when we enter the unknown. Life’s transitions often bring fear and complexity, but we can rely on God’s presence to lead us toward new beginnings. Even when relationships are strained, or situations feel risky, God is always there, inviting us to trust His plan and courageously move forward with confidence in His promises.

AUTHOR

Yael Eckstein

As President and CEO of The Fellowship, Yael Eckstein oversees all ministry programs and serves as the international spokesperson. Prior to assuming her present role, Yael served as Global Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Program Development and Ministry Outreach. With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, Yael has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations.