Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Genesis 29:31-35
by: Cheri Appel.
Jacob was a good husband to Leah, but she knew she was not his beloved. She turned to God for comfort and provision. God honored Leah by allowing her to give birth to Jacob’s first-born son. Rueben’s name proclaims, “See a son!” Second was Simeon, an answer to her prayers. Third, Levi united Jacob to her as the mother of his children. Levi’s tribe of priests would serve in God’s temple. Fourth, Judah’s name praised God for Leah’s fruitfulness and Jacob’s respectful love for her. Through Judah’s lineage, God provided salvation for all humanity. God blessed Leah for her faithfulness. What are your challenges? How are you remaining faithful?