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My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》 
Day 
Day 265

Text: Genesis 33: 15-17

MEDITATION

Genesis 33:15-17

15 And Esau said, “Now let me leave with you some of the people who are with me.” But he said, “What need is there? Let me find favour in the sight of my lord.”
16 So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
17 And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, built himself a house, and made booths for his livestock. Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. Esau’s offer to have some of his servants accompany Jacob

a. Esau continues to show concern.
b. There was always the danger of being attacked by robbers.

2. Jacob’s response

a. He declined this kind offer.
b. He felt that there was no need.
c. “Let me find favour in the sight of my lord.”
i. He spoke humbly.
ii. He asked that his explanation be accepted.
iii. This would indicate that he has found favour with Esau.

3. Esau’s departure

a. He returned to his own land.
b. It was at Mount Seir (It would become known as Edom).

4. Jacob’s journey

a. He was going to Canaan.
b. Along the way he made a house (tent).
c. He also made booths (shelters) for the animals.
d. The place was called Succoth (meaning, “booths”).
Jacob was wise in traveling at his own pace. Thus, he avoided possible tension with Esau.

经文：创世记 33:15-17

沉思

《创世记 33：15-17》
15以扫说：“容我把跟随我的人留几个在你这里。”雅各说：“何必呢？只要在我主眼前蒙恩就是了。”
16于是，以扫当日起行回往西珥去了。

17雅各就往疏割去，在那里为自己盖造房屋，又为牲畜搭棚，因此那地方名叫疏割。

在生活里有意义地应用

1. 以扫提议让一些仆人陪伴着雅各

a. 以扫继续地表示他的关心
b. 这是因为有着山贼攻击的危险

2. 雅各的回应

a. 他回拒了这个提议
b. 他认为没有这个需要。
c. “只要在我主眼前蒙恩就是了。”
i. 他谦卑地回答
ii. 他希望以扫能够接受他的解释
iii. 这也会显现以扫容纳了雅各

3. 以扫的离去

a. 他回到他的本土
b. 那就是西珥 （往后将会被称为以东）

4. 雅各的路程

a. 他要前往迦南
b. 在路途上他盖造了房屋 （帐篷）
c. 他也为牲畜搭棚
d. 那个地方名叫疏割 （“搭棚”的意思）
雅各以自己的步伐前行是明智的选择。他也避免和以扫有任何的冲突