Or maybe it should be- the good, the ugly and the sad, for Genesis 33-35. Chapter 33 tells us of the sweet reunion of brothers who were once estranged. Esau welcomes Jacob home with a warm heart and open arms. God was faithful. :) Jacob then stops to worship God and affirm that He is his very own God. I am so glad to know God as my very own as well. I love You Father!
Then chapter 34 is just ugly. For some reason I've had the false impression that sexual sin is worse now than its ever been. According to what we've read so far this year, it has always been a huge problem. It breaks my heart. Oh how I wish I could do something to fight the sexual exploitation of women and children. Father, I cry out to You on behalf of our daughters and sons. Please protect them from predators and from pushy, deceitful people. Keep our children safe and pure, and provide Godly mates for them who will nurture and care for them. Thank You. Please God, show me how to help anyone I can. Rescue those in bondage and slavery all over the world, and redeem their lives for Your glory. Amen.
Last, chapter 35 tells us of the deaths of Rachel and Isaac, which is sad. But at least the sadness was tempered with some good. Rachel had a son. Jacob got to see his father again before he died. Still, death is always sad for us. Yet we do not mourn as those without hope. We know that our loved ones who know the Lord are with Him. I can't wait to be with Jesus myself! Hallelujah!
Showing posts with label Jacob. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Jacob
Hey ya'll! I've just enjoyed a great DNow weekend with Jesus and 8th grade girls! Hallelujah! My Father loves me sooooo much! God Almighty is our Daddy, and He LOVES us! There is so much freedom and strength in that!
I've been too busy to blog, but we've covered so much about Isaac, Rabekah, Jacob, Esau, Leah, and Rachel. It would take too long to tell you all I thought about as I read these stories. I have lots of questions too. So, I'll just talk about our reading for today.
This seems to be a pivotal time in Jacob's life, as he is very afraid and yet trying to trust God and follow Him. I love that he obeyed God even though he was afraid of Laban and Esau. Ya'll I wrestle with fear quite often- whether it is fear of my ex, of providing for my children, of falling into sin, of being deceived, or of dishonoring my Savior. Father, help me hear You and obey You despite my fears. I believe in Your love for me. I know You will never abandon me. Thank You. :)
One thing bothered me in this passage- Rachel stole her father's idols. Why? God had answered her prayers and given her a son. She had seen God bless her husband. So why did she take idols? Did she think she needed a back-up plan? Lord, help me carry no idols. Help me to trust only in You, and count on You. You will come through. :)
The part about Jacob wrestling with the God/man was intriguing to me. Had to be Jesus, right? Which makes this story all the more fascinating! If anybody has more insight into the deep truths here please share. Why did Jesus come to wrestle with Jacob? Was it to get him to trust Him? Jacob was clinging to Him, hanging on for His blessing. Jesus, in His Deity, could have won- could've killed him, but He didn't. Yet, He did wound Jacob. But Jacob was just thrilled he got to see God face to face. And God blessed him. Wow. What does it all mean? It sort of seems like a male bonding experience where Jacob comes to trust God and to know God loves him. Jacob doesn't seem to mind the limp, he seems more excited to know God and have His blessing. Awesome. Dear Jesus, please bring beauty from the ashes of my life. Let all of my pain remind me that You were with me through it all, loving me and taking care of me. You have never forsaken me. Thank You. I love You. Amen.
I've been too busy to blog, but we've covered so much about Isaac, Rabekah, Jacob, Esau, Leah, and Rachel. It would take too long to tell you all I thought about as I read these stories. I have lots of questions too. So, I'll just talk about our reading for today.
This seems to be a pivotal time in Jacob's life, as he is very afraid and yet trying to trust God and follow Him. I love that he obeyed God even though he was afraid of Laban and Esau. Ya'll I wrestle with fear quite often- whether it is fear of my ex, of providing for my children, of falling into sin, of being deceived, or of dishonoring my Savior. Father, help me hear You and obey You despite my fears. I believe in Your love for me. I know You will never abandon me. Thank You. :)
One thing bothered me in this passage- Rachel stole her father's idols. Why? God had answered her prayers and given her a son. She had seen God bless her husband. So why did she take idols? Did she think she needed a back-up plan? Lord, help me carry no idols. Help me to trust only in You, and count on You. You will come through. :)
The part about Jacob wrestling with the God/man was intriguing to me. Had to be Jesus, right? Which makes this story all the more fascinating! If anybody has more insight into the deep truths here please share. Why did Jesus come to wrestle with Jacob? Was it to get him to trust Him? Jacob was clinging to Him, hanging on for His blessing. Jesus, in His Deity, could have won- could've killed him, but He didn't. Yet, He did wound Jacob. But Jacob was just thrilled he got to see God face to face. And God blessed him. Wow. What does it all mean? It sort of seems like a male bonding experience where Jacob comes to trust God and to know God loves him. Jacob doesn't seem to mind the limp, he seems more excited to know God and have His blessing. Awesome. Dear Jesus, please bring beauty from the ashes of my life. Let all of my pain remind me that You were with me through it all, loving me and taking care of me. You have never forsaken me. Thank You. I love You. Amen.
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