Since I’ve started using the “Daily Bible Reading Schedule” card for the new year, I am constantly reminded of God’s unmatchable power and complete awesome-ness! One of my favorite things to do when I read is keep track of verses that stick out to me. This one actually made me stop everything and smile–really wide!
“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.” -Genesis 29:20. I love it! Jacob loved Rachel so much that he told Laban, her father, that he would serve him for seven years just to be able to have her as his wife. But Laban gave Jacob Leah, the eldest daughter instead. Poor Jacob! Of course, we learn that because he loved Rachel so much, he worked yet another seven years to be able to marry her! Every time I read this verse, I am so amazed at Jacob’s persistence to gain the one he truly loved. God watched over Jacob, and Jacob trusted God. I will continue to strive to do the same, and I hope and pray that one day, if it’s God’s will, He will show me a wonderful, good man like Jacob.
By Hannah Smith
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