The answer Jacob got from his Wives (Gen. 31:14-16)

 

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 01/11/2007

 

 

My Worship Time                                                      Focus:  Answer from Jacob’s wives

 

Bible Reading & Meditation                                  Reference:  Genesis 31:14-16

 

            Message of the verse:  “14 Rachel and Leah said to him, "Do we still have any portion or inheritance in our father’s house?  15 “Are we not reckoned by him as foreigners? For he has sold us, and has also entirely consumed our purchase price.  16

"Surely all the wealth which God has taken away from our father belongs to us and our children; now then, do whatever God has said to you.’”

           

            It seems to me that both of Jacob’s wives were not too happy with how their father had treated them through out all of this.  I thought it was a custom in those days to have a prospected husband purchase their bride, as seen in the story of Jesus Christ purchasing His bride on the cross.  I would suppose that it could be looked at that way in that Leah and Rachel were not happy with their father, but were happy being Jacob’s wives.  At any rate Jacob’s wives agreed with him that it was time to get out of Dodge, but as mentioned in yesterday’s SD it would have been better for all of them to confront Laban and tell him what it was that they were doing.

 

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  I think the thing that I can take away from this is that Jacob got the opinion of his wives before he set out on this journey.  Now I only have one wife, but it is important to get her feedback before doing something.

 

The Word of God has been both convicting and challenging to my heart as I read and studied God’s Word this morning.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  Trust the Lord to continue to teach me contentment, and to direct my path, and to trust His promises and not ask for explanations.