Escape of Notions

Life Today is a daily program I watch occasionally, usually when Beth Moore is on.  Yesterday, Kathy Troccoli was in for the James and Betty Robison.  Liz Curtis Higgs was the special guest.  She is the author of Bad Girls of the Bible.  http://www.lizcurtishiggs.com

Liz was talking about her favorite "bad girl" Leah. Leah is the girl Jacob received first after working 7 years for Rachel, twice as long as a customary bride price.  She went on to say that Leah was unloved, unwanted, and probably despised because of her and her father's sister switch trick on the wedding night.  And because of this, she was very lonely.  Seeing this loneliness, God opened her womb and gave her 3 sons with NO change in status with her husband after each.  After having her 4th son, Leah said she would "praise God" and named the 4th child Judah, which means "praise." 

As you know, Rachel had Joseph.  You know the story of the coat of many colors, his being sold into Egyptian slavery, and ultimately saving his family from starvation after enduring years of oppression and rise to power in Egypt.  God is so good.  Liz pointed out that God used Leah, not Rachel to provide the lineage of our Savior Jesus Christ.  Jesus is from the tribe of Judah.  It was Leah's faith in God and her leaning upon Him for fulfillment which lead to our hope of salvation. 

Isn't that remarkable. God can use any situation you get yourself in to reveal His Purpose and Glory. I've gotta read those books!