Please read Genesis 34.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/gen/34/1/s_34001
Meditate on this phrase from verse 5.
So Jacob kept silent.
Many families in the Bible can be described as dysfunctional, and the root of the dysfunction is often fathers who are not present or who refuse to speak up and lead their families in holiness.
When Jacob heard his daughter, Dinah, was raped by Shechem, he did nothing; he kept silent. His silence gave Hamor, Shechem’s father, time to convince Jacob and his sons that their family should intermarry with his idolatrous family.
Observe Jacob did not say a word until the end of the chapter. His sons did all the talking, deceiving Hamor and Shechem that the marriages would take place after the men in Shechem were circumcised. When every male in the city was in pain from their circumcisions, Simeon and Levi killed them, took the women and children, and pillaged their homes.
Jacob finally, selfishly spoke, concerned about his own safety (v. 30). His sons replied their sister should not have been treated as a harlot! Since their dad refused to do anything, they handled the situation their way.
Husbands and fathers, this chapter is for you. Protect your family! Do not hesitate to speak up on their behalf. Do not hesitate to tell your children, no matter how old they are, they cannot visit the “pagans” of the land (v. 1). Your children should not attend godless parties, watch godless movies, and play godless games. You are the head of your home. Speak up!
As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), use Genesis 34:5 as a reminder to pray for the men in your life to not be silent and lead their families in Godliness.
“LORD, make ________ not keep silent about You.
Help him lead and protect his family!
In Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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