Genesis 36:10 These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz, the son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel, the son of Esau’s wife Basemath.
Today’s scripture has me thinking about family–the family you are born into, the family you choose and create through marriage and the family you choose through the friendships you nurture in life.
Genesis 36:11-12 The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam and Kenaz. Esau’s son Eliphaz also had a concubine named Timna, who bore him Amalek. These were grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.
These people are so important in life, they love, nurture, and support us through all of life’s ups and downs. They may not be people we talk with daily–though they may be–but when we need prayers, when we have joys to share or burdens to bear, these are the people who help sustain us. They are crucial to a life well lived.
Genesis 36:13 The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These were grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
Precious Savior, Thank You for the amazing family You have blessed me with–family I was born into, family I chose and created through marriage, family I have nurtured by choice and through friendship. These are my people, and I am so incredibly thankful for each and every one of them. Thank You. Amen.
Genesis 36:14 The sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon, whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam and Korah.
Have a blessed day.