Yaakov Avinu Goes Back for the Small Jugs
Yaakov Avinu crosses back over the river alone, at some risk, to fetch a few small jugs, because he knew every item Hashem gave him had a purpose.
The pasuk states in Vayishlach that Yaakov remained alone on one side of a river. Rashi explains that after transporting the rest of his belongings across the river, he went back. He realized that he forgot small jugs and went to retrieve them. The Gemara in Chullin comments on this verse that Yaakov Avinu somewhat endangered himself by going back for those small jugs. He is not criticized for his actions, but the incident begs explanation. There must have been a good reason to go back for those jugs that were seemingly of negligible value.
The Arizal explained that Yaakov Avinu realized that every last item that he owned was given to him for a reason. Hashem had a masterplan for him, and therefore all of his belongings fit into that plan. Armed with this awareness, the small jugs were as valuable to him as gold and diamonds. Perhaps he will be able to fulfill some future mission with these small jugs.