“Months ago I read the twenty-fourth chapter of Genesis a number of times. I read commentaries, too. I really struggled as I considered all the people mentioned and all that took place. I couldn’t get over how soon after reconciling with Esau that Jacob would face another crisis. Over and over in Jacob’s life he was either deceiving someone, or being deceived by someone. Now he must witness his own sons’ use of deception in order to take vengeance…”
Scripture reference;
“6 Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.” Job 5:6-7 KJV
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“22 It is of the Lord‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV
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“And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.
2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.
3 And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.
4 And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me…
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coastalmom said,
February 8, 2021 at 9:35 pm
I was just checking in to make sure you were okay. I miss you. I have also been away for a while. But I always looked forward to your comments. I always felt as if we GOT what the other one was thinking. I miss our connection. Praying you are okay,
Love,
Diane
Moore to ponder said,
February 9, 2021 at 3:25 am
It is so good to hear from you!
So much has happened over the the past years…many hard things. But the Lord has been with us continually caring for us in His tender and loving ways.
Yes, we really understood each other. I miss that connection, too…so thankful for your prayers. I will visit your blog soon.
Love,
Theresa