Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 33: 15-17
MEDITATION
Genesis 33:15-17
15 And Esau said, “Now let me leave with you some of the people who are with me.” But he said, “What need is there? Let me find favour in the sight of my lord.”
16 So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
17 And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, built himself a house, and made booths for his livestock. Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. Esau’s offer to have some of his servants accompany Jacob
a. Esau continues to show concern.
b. There was always the danger of being attacked by robbers.
2. Jacob’s response
a. He declined this kind offer.
b. He felt that there was no need.
c. “Let me find favour in the sight of my lord.”
i. He spoke humbly.
ii. He asked that his explanation be accepted.
iii. This would indicate that he has found favour with Esau.
3. Esau’s departure
a. He returned to his own land.
b. It was at Mount Seir (It would become known as Edom).
4. Jacob’s journey
a. He was going to Canaan.
b. Along the way he made a house (tent).
c. He also made booths (shelters) for the animals.
d. The place was called Succoth (meaning, “booths”).
Jacob was wise in traveling at his own pace. Thus, he avoided possible tension with Esau.
经文：创世记 33:15-17
沉思
《创世记 33：15-17》
15以扫说：“容我把跟随我的人留几个在你这里。”雅各说：“何必呢？只要在我主眼前蒙恩就是了。”
16于是，以扫当日起行回往西珥去了。17雅各就往疏割去，在那里为自己盖造房屋，又为牲畜搭棚，因此那地方名叫疏割。