Sermons on Family

Longing Leads to Grace

The story of Leah, Rachel, and Jacob reveals how human longings, even for good things such as love, family, and acceptance, can never fully satisfy when they take the place of God. Both Jacob and Leah learn through disappointment that misplaced hopes lead to heartache, while God uses their struggles to shape their character and draw them closer to Himself. Leah’s journey culminates when she shifts her focus from seeking Jacob’s love to praising God, naming her son Judah, meaning…