Friday, June 14, 2019

Genesis 49:19-21 Gad, Asher and Naphtali!

19Gadwill be attacked by raiders,
but he will attack their heels.
Moses says in Deuteronomy 33:20Concerning Gad he said:
“Blessed is he who enlarges
the domain of Gad!
He lies down like a lion
and tears off an arm or a head.
21He chose the best land for himself,
because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there.
He came with the leaders of the people;
he administered the LORD’s justice
and His ordinances for Israel.”
“This has been the blessing of many a child of God – to fight, and apparently to lose the battle, yet to win it at the end” (Spurgeon).

20Asher’s food will be rich;
he shall provide royal delicacies.
Moses says in Deuteronomy 33:24Concerning Asher he said:
“May Asher be the most blessed of sons;
may he be the most favored among his brothers
and dip his foot in oil.
Apparently Asher was also able to produce royal luxurious food.

21Naphtali is a doe set free
that bears beautiful fawns.
Moses says in Deuteronomy 33:23Concerning Naphtali he said:
“Naphtali is abounding with favor,
full of the blessing of the LORD;
he shall take possession
of the seaand the south.”
Other versions say, “he gives beautiful words.” 
“Ya’akov (another form of Jacob) used a metaphor to describe Naphtali and said in the near historical future he would be productive and produce many descendants.”
“The rabbis also teach that the phrase bears beautiful words,”
https://www.jaymack.net/genesis-commentary/Lm-Naphtali-is-a-Doe-Set-Free.php

Yesterday evening when driving out our driveway we were blessed with seeing a doe with a beautiful fawn and when they saw us they both ran in opposite directions. 
What has God blessed you with lately? 

Blessings, David 

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