Genesis 27:23 He did not recognize him, for his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he proceeded to bless him.
In verse 19, after Isaac asks “Who is it,” Jacob commits to the lie by saying he is Esau. I wonder if Isaac’s question in verse 24 is because he suspects deceit (the game was acquired awfully fast and the voice sounded like Jacob’s) or because Isaac’s own deceit made him question everything?
Genesis 27:24 “Are you really my son Esau?” he asked. “I am,” he replied.
Regardless, Jacob’s answer cements his deception (as if the disguise and the food in his hands weren’t enough). I wonder if that question was God giving Jacob an out, an opportunity to do the right thing? What if Jacob had said, “No. It’s Jacob. The birthright has been promised by God to me, so you can’t give it to my brother”?
Genesis 27:25 Then he said, “My son, bring me some of your game to eat, so that I may give you my blessing.” Jacob brought it to him and he ate; and he brought some wine and he drank.
Precious Savior, You give us the ability to have difficult conversations. Thank You. Help us to use that ability, to use our words, to talk with one another when things are not as they should be. Help us, instead of trying to deceive each other, to work together to find solutions. Help us, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 27:26 Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come here, my son, and kiss me.”
Have a blessed day.