Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 29: 31-33
MEDITATION
Genesis 29:31-33
31 When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.
32 So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, “The LORD has surely looked on my affliction. Now therefore, my husband will love me.”
33 Then she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has therefore given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon.
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. The LORD’s observation
a. Jacob obviously loved Rachel.
b. Leah, on the other hand, was unloved.
2. The LORD’s hand
a. He made Leah productive.
b. Rachel, however, was barren.
3. The children of Leah
a. Reuben
i. His name was symbolic.
ii. It meant “See… a son!” or “Look… a son!”
b. Simeon
i. His name was also symbolically chosen.
ii. It meant “heard.” God had heard her prayer.
HAVING MANY CHILDREN
In the ancient days, to have many children was seen as being greatly blessed.
1. The role of women
Her primary role was seen as bearing children.
2. Leah was hopeful that Jacob would become attached to her if she bore children
Leah was indeed productive. Rachel remained barren despite the love of Jacob given to her.
经文：创世记 29：31-33
沉思
《创世记 29：31-33》
31 耶和华见利亚失宠，就使她生育，拉结却不生育。
32 利亚怀孕生子，就给他起名叫鲁本，因而说：“耶和华看见我的苦情，如今我的丈夫必爱我。”33 她又怀孕生子，就说：“耶和华因为听见我失宠，所以又赐给我这个儿子。”于是给他起名叫西缅。