Humans were designed to compete and struggle
to make their mark on the world. When we can't be a viable competitor, we
choose heroes from all areas of life to compete for us. Sports figures become
heroes, so we compete through them. Siblings often compete for recognition,
acceptance and dominance.
The
simultaneous marriages of Jacob to sisters Rachel and Leah created a situation
that was a perfect setup for rivalry. Jacob loved Rachel, but Leah could have
children while Rachel remained barren. It wasn't enough that Jacob loved Rachel.
She felt unfulfilled as a woman compared to Leah, who gave Jacob four
sons.
My
aunt was unable to have children and half-jokingly asked my mother to give her
my sister. My aunt was intelligent, attractive, had a loving husband and a
career, but that was not enough. It takes faith and patience to wait, to
endure, to persist. God’s desire is to give these attributes to you as you open
your heart to receive him.
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