Genesis 30:3 And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her. 9 When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife. 10 And Zilpah Leah's maid bore Jacob a son.
Note well, how increasing desperation becomes the channel through which polygamy then becomes the norm in Jacob’s household. At first, it was awkward, but by repetition, the evil becomes deeply etched in their consciences to the point where it doesn’t even disturb Jacob anymore. But it does not stop here, as desperation continues to fuel all kinds of actions in the home that would have been unthinkable under normal circumstances as will always be the case when persons succumb to feelings of exasperation.
In our own life experiences, we too would come up against situations that would put our patience to the test, and yes, like those who have gone before, we may become increasingly desperate, especially if we have been praying to God, but haven’t received any answer as yet. There are important takeaways from the very many instances we observed earlier; lessons which should now be incorporated into our life experiences.
First up is that we should never permit desperation to force us to do that which is unscriptural, because desperation does not make the wrong right. When David resorted to lying, by pretending he was a mad man, he was spared the supposed wrath of the pagan king, who was presently alerted to the fact that David had slain their champion, even the ignoble Goliath. Fear had caused David to do what he did, but fear does not justify the use of falsehood in any way shape or form.
Lamentations 3:25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!