Genesis 29:31–35 (ESV) —
31 When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren. 32 And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” 33 She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon. 34 Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi. 35 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she ceased bearing.
NOTE: I am guessing that this is over a period of 4-5 years. Theoretically, it could be as short a 3 years. Leah names the children in 3 of 4 cases with God in view, "Because the Lord …" (twice) and "This time I will praise the Lord." In many ways Leah was right for the wrong reasons. She went to God for her needs when her husband would not provide them. Unfortunately, she always saw the love of her husband as her greatest need.
We are also like that, looking to people or things to provide that which we yearn for the most. When in reality, it should be God we go to and yearn for the most. We need to make God our first thought of the day (QT/devotional), and our last thought of the day (bible reading program at night).
PONDER:
- What is the first thing I do every day (after I have readied myself physically)?
- What is the last thing I do before I fall asleep each night?
PRAYER: Father, I have found putting you first and at the end has made a huge difference in my life. Help me to stay consistent, especially at night where sometimes tiredness precludes me from reading the scriptures.
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