Jacob worked 14 years for the wife he wanted. The first seven years were disappointing because Jacob was tricked into taking Rachel’s sister Leah. Now Leah was not as good looking as Rachel but she was the oldest. The custom was that the oldest got married first before the younger. So Jacob had to work the second seven years for the wife he loved. Remember, nowhere in scripture is having more than one wife approved by God. The cultural times are talked about and many did as the customs and not the way God had planned. God’s plan takes work and determination. Work hard and long to do the will of God, and never think everything should come easy.
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