Read Genesis 29:1 through 33:20
Mass media leads us to believe love needs immediate gratification. Many showbiz relationships are short-term and disposable. In today’s world, Jacob might be considered a laughingstock.
So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her (Genesis 29:20).
In Jacob’s time, it was customary for the male to give the family a dowry to compensate for the loss of the daughter. When Jacob fell in love with Rachel, he had no dowry. Instead, he agreed to work for Laban, who failed to mention another custom: his older daughter had to marry first. Jacob was tricked into accepting the older daughter in exchange for his first seven years of work. For Rachel, he would be required to work another seven years. Jacob considered his love for Rachel and did the work.
Instant gratification and disposable relationships are worldly values. God’s standards are different. Jesus offers people His unconditional love. Are His people willing to love as He loves, and love others as He commanded?
PRAYER SUGGESTION: Jesus, help me to love like You and not to count the cost.
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