Rachel received Jacob’s love. But Leah received the grace of God.
Just for your thoughts.
Jacob had twelve sons and four wives. Among them,
Leah had weak eyesight, whereas Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance.
Jacob’s heart was set on Rachel. He worked for his father-in-law for seven years for her, and then another seven years. Leah was not loved by Jacob to the same extent. Yet, from the children born through her, God chose two sons to fulfill His great purpose.
From the tribe of Levi, who was born to Leah, the priesthood was established. From the tribe of Judah, who was also born to her, our Savior was born.
Although Joseph’s life was very significant, in God’s greater plan, the role of the tribe of Judah and the tribe of Levi cannot be compared with the role of Joseph’s tribe in the same way.
Through Leah, who was considered insignificant, unattractive, and weak in eyesight, God brought great blessings to the world.
This is the God who takes those who are considered insignificant and blesses them. He is the God who loves and honors those who are not greatly loved by the world.
This is the love of God.
Let us not be discouraged because we are not greatly loved by others. The important question is not whether others love us, but whether God loves us.
Rachel received Jacob’s love. But Leah received the grace of God.