1. The drama keeps on and on... love this story very much! Jacob, who is blamed by my fellow bible readers 蓑笠翁 and 寒江雪 (I love their IDs by the way, so poetic) for stealing Esau's blessings and birthright, saw heaven's gate in his dream. From what he did afterwards, I think he had fear and respect for God. He paid his price for marrying Leah because of, very ironic here, BIRTHRIGHT. :) He worked hard for 14 years to finally get married to Rachel. Then after another seven years of hard work, he started to go back home to face his brother, who wanted to kill him.......... Can't wait to see what will happen.
2. I was touched by the painting of the woman trying her best in order to only *touch* Jesus' cloak. What strong faith and strong will!
3. It takes a lot to really trust the LORD for protection. Yes, indeed!
4. "because the LORD disciplines those he loves" -- one of my favorite Bible verses. I can't imagine where I'd be without this verse.
Genesis 28-29:35
Today's reading made a deep impression on me! Jacob's love story is so touching! 对雅各的看法有了转变。他为自己的过错付出了代价,看来上帝还是公平的:)。雅各为了真爱付出了14年的忠实服务,真感人!懂得爱也懂得怎样去爱并可以不惜代价去爱的人,一般来说是真诚的善良的,应该受到尊重的!觉得Laban有点不近人情。。。
Matthew 9:18-38
读这一章,感动于信徒们对神的信心!事实上时至今日,信与不信,还是集中在这个问题上。据我所知,凡接受基督为救主的人好象都不是理论推导的结果。凡想通过论证来证明神的存在的,都得不出结论。不知提摩太和蓑笠翁能否分享一下你们是如何信主的?是一个自然的过程还是由于什么突发的事件?信心是怎么建立的?