Birthright was so important in the Old Testament. It came with privileges and responsibilities of the firstborn son that could be forfeited by behavior that was offensive or opposed to God's will. Previously, Rebekah had asked God why was there such a struggle taking place in her womb. The Lord told her there were two nations within her. Two peoples that would be separate and that one people would be stronger than the other. That the older shall serve the younger. She never forgot those words the Lord gave her. Esau foolishly squandered his birthright by trading it to his younger brother, Jacob, for a bowl of stew when he was hungry.
Rebekah encourages Jacob to deceive his father. Did she not trust that God Himself was able to bring to pass the words He shared with her years before? When Isaac gave his blessing to Jacob and not Esau, Esau bore such a grudge against Jacob that Jacob had to be sent away because his mother feared for his life.
While on his journey the Lord gave him a dream telling him that his descendants will be many and that He will give them a blessed land. He trusted in the Lord and committed to serve Him and tithe unto the Lord.
What are your thoughts on these passages? Leave a comment :)
No comments:
Post a Comment