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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 1 of 5
Genesis 30:1-24
These verses introduce us to Jacob’s family. It is an important page in the Old Testament since the twelve sons of the patriarch will become in their turn twelve patriarchs (Acts 7:8) and will give their names to the twelve tribes of Israel. Through them the promises made to Abraham and Isaac will be fulfilled, as well as those promised to Jacob during his night at Bethel. The priests will descend from Levi, the kings from Judah, followed by the Messiah Himself.
This family is like its head, calculating, vying with each other; in fact it is characterized by doubtful behaviour. In spite of these lapses, God has His eyes upon this family and wants to bless it. Likewise today, believers’ families are precious to the heart of the Lord. He wants to bless both the parents and every one of the children. He knows everyone by name and from our first steps is preparing us for the service which He intends us to do. And what is the glorious call to believers nowadays? Is it not to be kings and priests unto His God and Father (Revelation 1:6)? The birth of Joseph, who is a type of Christ, signals the end of servitude and return of Jacob’s family to the promised land (v. 25). Spiritually it is still the same: it is from the moment that Christ takes His place in our hearts and in our homes that we are in measure able to taste deliverance and heavenly blessing.
