Genesis 27:27 So he went to him and kissed him. When Isaac caught the smell of his clothes, he blessed him and said, “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the Lord has blessed.
I am the third of four children. My husband is an only child. We have two children of our own. More than once as our boys have squabbled over something that belonged to one and was used by the other, my husband was baffled about why it mattered. Couldn’t they share? Meanwhile, I respect the rules of what’s mine and what’s yours. I can’t take what’s yours. That’s not fair.
Genesis 27:28 May God give you heaven’s dew and earth’s richness—an abundance of grain and new wine.
Isaac and Rebekah, Esau and Jacob don’t seem to understand those boundaries. Isaac was determined to bestow upon Esau the blessing God had promised to Jacob. Rebekah was just as determined that Jacob would have that blessing. Esau was willing to engage in the deception as was Jacob. Did any of them “win” in this situation? Even Jacob. He got the birthright, but at what cost?
Genesis 27:29 May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed and those who bless you be blessed.”
Precious Savior, “At what cost?” weighs heavy on my mind as I read today’s scripture. Help me to seek Your will in my life. Help me to work towards that will in a positive way that brings You glory. I don’t want to ever gain the world and lose my soul (Matt 16:26). Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 27:30 After Isaac finished blessing him, and Jacob had scarcely left his father’s presence, his brother Esau came in from hunting.
Have a blessed day.