One Roof and Two People
"And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel." Jacob was put out with his favorite wife, and, in this case, justifiably so. Rachel was blaming him for something over which he had no control. Disagreements in the home should not surprise us. As an old preacher, Dr. Bob Jones, used to say, "You can't put two completely different personalities under one roof and not expect conflict from time to time.
As long as the exception does not become the rule, we who still retain the Adamic nature should not be overly concerned. Personally, I've always been suspicious of couples who say they never have any disagreements. I think, in such cases, one of the mates has died without the other realizing it! My wife has a book entitled, Marriage to a Difficult Man: the Uncommon Union of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards. I mentioned to her that she should write one and call it, "Married to an Impossible Man"! Jacob's seed has not died out; I'm proof of that.
A few violent storms should not destroy the enjoyment of those long, tranquil seasons between.
I like what my wife tells young brides. "Marriage is like riding a train; there are a lot of "getting off" places. But if you'll ride it through, you'll get to your desired destination.”
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