Genesis 29:35 She conceived again, and when she gave birth to a son she
said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah.
Poor Leah! The story of the less attractive, older sister whose father
deceived Jacob to get him to marry her seems disturbing. All she wanted was to
be loved by her husband. She had three sons, hoping each would be the key to
unlock Jacob’s affections. At the birth of her fourth, she did something
different, she praised God in the acceptance of her rejection and moved on.
Through that action, she produced the lineage of Jesus, the savior of the
world! Have you ever worked so hard to gain the affection of others that you
miss the big picture of how much you are TRULY loved! Stop living in rejection!
Realize that some people will care about you, others won’t. Your job is to love
no matter what. Love others with the acceptance you have received by God
through Christ. Who knows what God may have in store for you once you decide to
move on. When Leah moved on, she became the matriarch that brought Jesus to
earth!
Accepting, Loving Father, Too often I spin my wheels seeking love and
acceptance from others when my goal should be to live out YOUR love and
acceptance for me and others. Take my focus away from what I want and mold my
heart to be what you need. Amen
(This Daily Dose was recycled from 2011. After reading the story again this year, I believe it's a message we all still need!)
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