Genesis 30:10 Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son.
Again I say, this family is a hot mess. Leah, who found happiness with the Lord after her fourth son Judah, derived from the Hebrew for praise, has utterly lost the thread of that happiness. Once again, it’s about who has more children. Clearly that tells them who is the favored wife, and “favored wife” or “most blessed” seems to be the coveted role in all this.
Genesis 30:11 Then Leah said, “What good fortune!” So she named him Gad.
And what is Jacob doing through all of this? Does he seek God at all? Does he just sleep with any warm body presented to him? Does he ever wonder what in the world he’s supposed to be doing? Do any of them think of the children at all and how their messed up dynamic will affect all those lives?
Genesis 30:12 Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son.
Precious Savior, Forgive us when we get so caught up in trying to accomplish our will that we forget to think of the cost, to ourselves and to others. Help us to align ourselves so completely with Your will for our lives that Your will for us becomes our will for ourselves. Help us, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 30:13 Then Leah said, “How happy I am! The women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher.
Have a blessed day.