God said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your father, Isaac, and I will be with you.” Without informing Laban, Jacob along with Rachel, Leah, the children, servants and flocks began the journey to Canaan. When Laban learned that Jacob had left, he went after him and caught up with Jacob at Bethel. Having been warned by God to be careful what he said, Laban said good-bye to his children and grandchildren. But, not before they built an altar to God, establishing a covenant of friendship. [Reflection based on the Bible Reference – Genesis 31:45-55]
