Unique Expressions

[483 words] “And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before” (Gen. 31:2). Jacob could tell by the look on Laban’s face that he was not happy with him. The expression on our face may say more than we realize. God made us social creatures who communicate not only through words but also through subtle and unintentional outward displays. Our facial expressions, gestures, postures, and other forms of body language say something. Our tone of voice conveys a message along with our words. “The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly” (Prov. 18:23). A poor man asks because he is in no position to demand; a rich man is harsh with people because they are a bother to him. The older men advised Rehoboam to speak kindly to the people (1 Kings 12). The king ignored their counsel and followed the advice…