Genesis
49: 20 “Bread
from Asher shall be rich,
And he shall yield royal dainties..
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Asher was the
eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah, Leah’s maidservant. Leah
referred to Asher as a “one who makes me happy” because she was barren. She
named him Asher or “happy.”
My Observations:
- Asher also hated Joseph and went along
with the plot against his life.
- Israel kept the order of birth and
continued talking about Zilpah's children.
- Israel’s blessing was brief and focused
on Asher’s eventual wealth through baking and raw material for food.
The tribe of Asher
would eventually declare curses or warnings to all the tribes of Israel.
Through these curses, the people of Israel would refrain from bad behavior. For
example “Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.”
Asher’s tribe was indeed blessed by GOD. They were able to
speak on the LORD’s behalf and all of the tribes took the words to heart. But
this does not mean Asher followed GOD all the time. Like you and I, there were
moments of doubt. They did not drive out the Canaanites as commanded. GOD
blessed them anyway.
Challenge
- Why
do you think GOD tells Moses about this brief, yet powerful blessing over
Asher?
- Is
there a gift or skill you have that you are overlooking?
- Can
you praise GOD for your gifts and talents before you see any of HIS
blessings poured out on you?
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