by gatzntmy | Aug 17, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 32 and 33, in which Jacob prayed to God, wrestled to receive a blessing, and planned for his meeting with Esau. Jacob prayed before completing his plan to soften Esau’s reaction to him. Even after being welcomed by the brother that previously...
by gatzntmy | Aug 16, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 31, which talks about Jacob fleeing with Jacob’s wives, children, and flock from Laban. Laban’s mindset toward Jacob changed. God told Jacob to leave and he did. Today I considered that we have to recognize when mindsets change, move at God’s...
by gatzntmy | Aug 15, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 29 and 30, about the desires and interactions of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah. Jacob loved Rachel working 14 years for her. Rachel’s lack of a child while seeing the birth of Jacob’s other children hurt her. Leah desired Jacob’s love but was not able...
by gatzntmy | Aug 12, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 27 and 28, which talks about Jacob stealing the blessing, leaving to find a wife, and vowing faithfulness to God. Jacob did follow Rebekah’s directions and take the foretold blessing. Jacob obeyed both his parents in leaving to go look for a...
by gatzntmy | Aug 11, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 26, when Isaac interacted with Abimelech. Isaac had similar experiences that his father Abraham faced. Abraham’s blessings in those situations also came to Isaac. Today I considered how the blessings of the past flow to us and the need to remember...
by gatzntmy | Aug 10, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 25, about Abraham’s preparations for death, Ishmael’s descendants, and the fate of Jacob and Esau. Today I considered how we should be prepare for our death like Abraham, God providing for all our descendants, and directing our resources to those...
