Daily Devotions

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
 
Day 
Day 380

Text: Genesis 49: 19-21

MEDITATION

Genesis 49:19-21

19 “Gad, a troop shall tramp upon him,
But he shall triumph at last.
20 “Bread from Asher shall be rich,
And he shall yield royal dainties.
21 “Naphtali is a deer let loose;
He uses beautiful words.

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. Gad

a. Gad was the first son of Zilpah, the maid of Leah.
b. Leah wanted to have more children, in the hope that she would be more loved.
c. Future of Gad:
i. His tribe would be attacked by marauders.
ii. But in the end, he would prevail.

2. Asher

a. Asher was the second son of Zilpah, Leah’s maid.
b. His name means “blessed” or “happy” to reflect Leah’s happiness.
c. Asher would be blessed with wealth and would feast on dainty things.

3. Naphtali

a. Naphtali was the second son of Bilhah, the maid of Rachel.
b. His brother was Dan.
c. The future of Naphtali:
i. He is quite the opposite of Gad who allowed himself to be conquered.
ii. Naphtali would be swift-footed like the deer.
iii. Being alert, Naphtali would not be caught easily.
iv. He would have a way with words (he could speak of avoiding enemies).

经文:创世记 49:19-21

沉思

《创世记 49:19-21》
19 迦得必被敌军追逼,他却要追逼他们的脚跟。
20 亚设之地必出肥美的粮食,且出君王的美味。

21 拿弗他利是被释放的母鹿,他出佳美的言语。

在生活里有意义地应用

1. 迦得

a. 迦得是利亚的使女,悉帕的长子
b. 利亚因为想得到更深的爱惜而要增添子女
c. 迦得的未来:
i. 他的支派将被掠夺者攻击
ii. 但他最终必定获胜

2. 亚设

a. 亚设是利亚的使女,悉帕的二儿子
b. 他的名字含有 “有福”或“欢喜” 的意思,反应了利亚欢喜快乐的心情
c. 亚设必蒙财富,并享有丰富美食

3. 拿弗他利

a. 拿弗他利是拉结的使女,辟拉的二儿子
b. 但是他的兄弟
c. 拿弗他利的未来:
i. 他与容易被征服的迦得完全相反
ii. 拿弗他利敏捷如母鹿
iii. 拿弗他利提高警惕,不会轻易被逮