Today I am combining my thoughts from today’s reading and yesterday’s reading. Genesis 30 is interesting as it details the births of all of Jacob’s children. Read chapter 29 to get the full soap opera version of how Jacob ended up with both Rachel and Leah as his wife. I am not sure why Rachel and Leah put up with this situation; I certainly wouldn’t want to share my husband with ANYONE! But, both ladies loved Jacob desperately and that is why our saga continues into chapter 30 with all of their children. So, Leah started giving birth to her … Continue Reading »»
Monthly Archives: January 2009
The passage about Abraham and Isaac is such a chilling and heart wrenching story to me now that I have a son of my own. Oh, I shudder at the thought… Notice through out Genesis 22 that God calls upon Abraham three times and Abraham answers, “Here am I.” Abraham hears God’s call clearly and is actively available to answer that call. It was especially important for Abraham to answer God in verse 11 when God exempted him from sacrificing Isaac! Here am I. Are you clearly hearing God’s call? Are you ready and willing to answer Him? Check out … Continue Reading »»
Sodom and Gomorrah…not unlike what goes on in this day and age. Don’t be like Lot’s wife… Enough said! … Continue Reading »»