"She
named him Zebulun, for she said, 'God has given me a good reward. Now my
husband will treat me with respect, for I have given him six sons” Gen 30:20
How do we respond when life seems
set against us? Leah faced a blunt and painful world. She observed it
apparently only through Jacob’s affection.
And although Leah was not his first choice, Jacob kept his word and accepted
her as his wife, but his love was for Leah’s sister, Rachel. Leah revealed how she felt toward Jacob in the
name she gave their first son, Reuben. The name expressed her desire to be
noticed by her husband. Because Leah and Rachel competed for Jacob's attention,
there was constant friction in the family. They measured their worth against
each other by their ability to bear children. Leah was winning the fertility
contest handily, but her victory carried little satisfaction. Although God’s love and blessings towards
Leah were apparent, and she gave God specific credit in the birth of five of
her sons, she never appeared to respond towards God’s love for her. One’s
opportunity to find joy is easily missed when they seek to find it by way of man’s
approval and affection; instead of God’s promise.
Never allow your strength to be
used holding anything tighter than you’re holding to God!
HSAY…Todd
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