Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is stop, rest, and build a shelter before moving on. Taking care of you is an important season.
“So that day Esau started on his way back to Seir. 17 Jacob, however, went to Sukkoth, where he built a place for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place is called Sukkoth.” (Genesis 33 v 16-17)
Esau had wanted to accompany Jacob to bring him to his home. When Jacob refused, he wanted to leave some men behind to accompany him, but he refused again. Many have speculated on why Jacob said he would go to Seir but didn’t. Was this another deception? We don’t know. What we do know is that Jacob decided not to go home straight away.
There are seasons when getting to the next chapter or destination is not the most important thing. Whatever Sukkoth is for you, it is necessary. We all need to find a place to rest and not simply rush into the next chapter. Especially if you now walk with a limp and you have livestock to take care of.
Perhaps today is a season which is demanding you stop and take shelter. It’s not your forever place, but it is a place for today. You need to rest.
Maybe you have to stop and build a shelter for yourself, and you have to be responsible for just that. Maybe finding time for you is what is important for this season, for now.
May you find your Sukkoth – a place for you.
Missions Paul 