Genesis 30 shows the messy, tense reality of Leah and Rachel’s relationship. Jealousy, competition, and longing for children dominate their household. Leah feels unloved; Rachel feels desperate. They manipulate, compete, and use surrogates to secure favor. On the surface, it’s a story of rivalry—but beneath it, God is at work. Even in their flawed strategies … Continue reading God’s Grace in the Midst of Strained Family Relationships
Seen by God, Saved by Grace
In Genesis 29 and Luke 2:8–20, God reveals Himself as the One who draws near to the overlooked. Leah is unloved and unwanted, yet “the LORD saw” her affliction and showed compassion. Shepherds—ordinary, unimpressive, and ignored—are chosen to hear the first announcement of the Savior’s birth. From a painful marriage to a quiet field outside … Continue reading Seen by God, Saved by Grace
Grasping God’s Promise in the Wrong Way
Genesis 27 Genesis 27 is uncomfortable, because it shows a covenant family that knows God’s promises—and still refuses to trust God’s ways. Every major character in this chapter is spiritually compromised. Isaac is driven by appetite and favoritism. Rebekah is ruled by fear. Jacob is willing to deceive. Esau is reckless and godless. Yet over … Continue reading Grasping God’s Promise in the Wrong Way
JOYFUL WORSHIP
“Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” — Psalm 100:3 The Psalms are a medicine chest for the soul. In them we find words for sorrow and joy, for fear and faith, for pleading and … Continue reading JOYFUL WORSHIP
Protected by His Presence
“The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man.” • Genesis 39:2 There is no better place to serve God than the place where He has placed you. There is no flawless job, faultless family, or pain-free season in this life. When we search for the “ideal” set of circumstances, we forget that … Continue reading Protected by His Presence
Guidance Begins on Your Knees
(Genesis 24) Before Abraham’s servant ever speaks to Rebekah, he speaks to the LORD. Faced with a weighty decision, he does not rely on instinct, experience, or strategy—he prays. Genesis 24 shows us a way of praying that is humble, hopeful, and deeply God-centered. First, he prays in dependence. “O LORD… give me success today” … Continue reading Guidance Begins on Your Knees
A Willing Heart at the Well
Genesis 24:1-28 Rebekah did not know she was standing at the hinge of redemptive history. She thought she was doing what she had likely done many times before—drawing water, extending kindness, serving a stranger. Yet heaven was watching. When the servant asks for a drink, Rebekah gives more than requested. She does not calculate the … Continue reading A Willing Heart at the Well
Guided All the Way Home
Genesis 24:1–28 Few chapters in Scripture show God’s guidance as quietly glorious as Genesis 24. There are no thunderclaps from heaven, no angelic appearances—only a faithful servant, a long journey, a simple prayer, and a God who keeps His promises. Abraham is old, the promise is still unfolding, and the future of the covenant feels … Continue reading Guided All the Way Home
God’s Mercy Comes to Us in a Strange Way
“God’s mercy often rides to the door of our hearts on the black horse of affliction.” Charles Spurgeon Affliction is not God’s abandonment but often His delivery system for mercy—awakening us, humbling us, and opening our hearts to graces we would otherwise resist. James 5:11 says, “You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and … Continue reading God’s Mercy Comes to Us in a Strange Way
The Quiet Power of Words
Transformation of the tongue flows from transformation of the heart.
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