We rarely hear about Leah, the wife of Jacob, the mother of the six tribes out of twelve and the sister of Rachel in casual bible discussions. When she is introduced in Genesis 29, we find Jacob has escaped a death threat from his brother, Esau, and he has fallen hopelessly in love with Rachel. He works seven years to have her as his wife and all of a sudden, Leah appears in the story, who is described as having "delicate eyes"without a beautiful form or appearance unlike Rachel. As the story progresses, Leah, the oldest daughter of Laban "accidentally" becomes Jacob's wife. Needless to say, Jacob is HEATED! He had made a deal to serve Laban in exchange for Rachel's hand in marriage. So now Jacob agreed to work an additional seven years for the love of his life, Rachel.
Poor Leah! How did she get thrown in this confusion triggering the biggest rival in her lifetime? For seven years, she has watched her husband work restlessly for ANOTHER woman, her sister!!! Heart wrenching, right !?!
God took notice. In Genesis 29 v.31 it states, "When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened up her womb; but Rachel was barren."
Continuously God, eases the anguish of Leah's heart and does the same for Rachel.
As we fast forward, we see Rachel grieving about her barrenness and in Genesis 30:22, "Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb."
We see God cared for them both. The same in our own lives, regardless the dispute between persons, God knows the intention, turmoil or joy of every heart. We see both Leah and Rachel give credit to GOD because they were fulfilled by HIM first.
Be blessed in the name of Jesus!
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Poor Leah! How did she get thrown in this confusion triggering the biggest rival in her lifetime? For seven years, she has watched her husband work restlessly for ANOTHER woman, her sister!!! Heart wrenching, right !?!
God took notice. In Genesis 29 v.31 it states, "When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened up her womb; but Rachel was barren."
Continuously God, eases the anguish of Leah's heart and does the same for Rachel.
As we fast forward, we see Rachel grieving about her barrenness and in Genesis 30:22, "Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb."
We see God cared for them both. The same in our own lives, regardless the dispute between persons, God knows the intention, turmoil or joy of every heart. We see both Leah and Rachel give credit to GOD because they were fulfilled by HIM first.
Be blessed in the name of Jesus!
Catch Just Appeal Radio Live every Thursday at 1:30pm ET. Click here for on-demand episodes.
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