Leah's Delma

This post is referring Genesis 29

Leah, the eldest daughter of Laban, was in a difficult situation. Jacob loved Rachel more than Leah during the time of Genesis 29, upsetting Leah quite so. God allowed Leah to bear multiple of sons while closing the womb of Rachel. Now this is an important piece to look at because women, at the time, were valued by bearing a son or sons (I'm no biblical scholar but I think this is somewhat accurate). She bore Reuben, Simeon, and Levi, but Jacob continued to love Rachel more than Leah. It is fascinating to see Leah attempting to gain Jacob's love by bearing more sons than her younger sister. But why would God allow this to happen and have her not receive love from Jacob.

God was teaching Leah an important lesson, and we see this when she bears her fourth and final child, Judah. Now the meaning behind the name Judah is "praise the Lord". I want to say that at this point in time, Leah understands that her joy - or in this case her desire to be loved by her husband- will not be satisfied by her bearing sons, but by God Himself. She finally submits to God and worships Him.  Only God will bring the love that she always wanted from the beginning.

I cannot help but to relate with Leah. I'm not trying to birth a bunch of babies in order to gain someone's love; that is ridiculous. Instead, my mind thinks that if I have a girlfriend, then that will bring ultimate satisfaction in my heart. The fact that I will might have a spouse in the future will help me to grow as a Christian. This is ludicrous. Typing this out embarrasses me a bit. God is clarifying that only he can complete what is truly missing in my heart. Jesus is the only one who can accomplish these things. Why do I seek out unfulfilling tasks instead of worshiping God. Leah discovered the missing love that she deeply desired from God! I pray to find that same result. Always remember that is is Jesus who completes us and not by our actions, the world's offerings, or anything else. Only God will bring this complete joy to us.


Seek him first above all else....