Gen 25:19-34

It was amazing that God would make Isaac and Rebekah wait almost 20 years until He would bless them with a legacy. It was Isaac prompting and calling upon God that started the whole process which meant to me that they would have to seek their "daily bread". The struggle of the twins within her was litterally tearing her apart and she had to ask the Lord about this. This was to me a sign that she too had a relationship with God and was willing to come before Him about it. The struggle of the ultimate promise was at stake and while both were in the womb fighting about it, only one (Jacob) truly knew the significance about it and was waiting for the most opportune time to get the birthright. Even being a skilled hunter, Esau was not always successful since he came home from a trip and failed to secure food. It was his need for the immediate that outweighed his need for eternity. It also didn't hurt Jacob to have his mother in his corner which helped seal the deal. The sale of the birthright was significant since it proved to all (including God) that Esau's dependency was on his own initiatives and not that from God.

I am glad that in this day and age, we don't have the "birthright" to sell. I love and treat my sons equally and according to their needs and personalities. Had a great talk with GG last night and am very, very proud of him. Hope to spend more time with David this weekend as well. The rain forecasted for this weekend should make this a quiet and relaxing weekend.

Praise for today: The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Ps 85:12