Genesis 34:5 When Jacob heard that his daughter Dinah had been defiled, his sons were in the fields with his livestock; so he did nothing about it until they came home.
What Shechem did to Dinah is heinous. There is no other description. The question now is how will Dinah and her family move forward? In a way that leads to healing and light or in a way that leads to more destruction?
Genesis 34:6 Then Shechem’s father Hamor went out to talk with Jacob.
Even typing that feels really naive, very “rose-colored,” but the truth remains that whatever they do next will either lead them on a path to healing or further down a path of pain.
Genesis 34:7 Meanwhile, Jacob’s sons had come in from the fields as soon as they heard what had happened. They were shocked and furious, because Shechem had done an outrageous thing in Israel by sleeping with Jacob’s daughter—a thing that should not be done.
Precious Savior, Sometimes the only choice you have is whether you are going move towards light and healing or deeper into pain. Be with anyone facing this type of decision today, Lord. Help them to feel Your presence, Your peace. Help us all to actively move towards healing and peace. Always. Amen.
Genesis 34:8 But Hamor said to them, “My son Shechem has his heart set on your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife.
Have a blessed day.