Read about Leah, the Biblical Figure of True Faith, Hope, and Love in Michelle Kelso Kafer's New Book, Leah Unveiled
In the most ordinary of ways, the human soul longs for significance. Do we see that at the very heart of human dignity, thoughts, emotions, and actions are given freedom by faith? Where do we turn for answers in respect to desires that this world can never provide? In Michelle Kelso Kafer's debut work, readers are given a new perspective on the obstacles and trials of Leah--an overlooked biblical figure--and how these present us with an opportunity for spiritual transformation.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michelle Kelso Kafer's debut work published by Elm Hill, Leah Unveiled: Your Best Life Later Discovering Identity Stronger than the Struggle, is a compilation of reflections on the life of Leah, a matriarch of the Christian faith. While her story goes as far back as the book of Genesis in the Bible, the morals and cultural situations discussed by the author coincide with present-day issues. This book walks you through the parallels of Leah's testimony to the life of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and shows that while we are merely humans, the perspectives and expectations we hold on to have a powerfully profound impact on our lives.
"There is a uniqueness to the Genesis 29 and 30 chapters, for they tell of spiritual growth from a woman's perspective. Here Genesis echoes the heart of a wife and mother's soul," the author uses this part of the Bible—likened to a "diary" written by Leah—as inspiration for today's world. "Her story is old, yet her message is relevant to this present day. Leah's exceptional devotion and loyalty give rise to a profound blessing that she never could have imagined in her wildest dreams."
Leah's life and the challenges she faced teach readers about the importance of faith, hope, and love that goes beyond the desires of the flesh as well as the emotions felt by the heart. The way she was used by her father for his selfish gains and hated by her husband, Jacob, who was deeply in love with her sister, is a situation of despair, hopelessness, and insignificance. Despite these circumstances, Leah's strength of heart through these trials paved the way to her relationship with the God of Jacob.
"God makes beautiful stories of redemption, despite human failures. The story of Leah radiates the reality every individual must face," Michelle Kelso Kafer emphasizes that we may not have control over much of what happens in our lives externally, but, "Faith is a choice. Hope is a choice. Love is a choice. These three qualities are not passive. Faith, hope and love have nothing to do with how we control this life, but how we respond to life."
SOURCE Michelle Kelso Kafer
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