Genesis 27:11 Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, “But my brother Esau is a hairy man while I have smooth skin.
Isaac is determined to give the blessing to Esau, even though God declared at birth that Jacob would receive it. Rebekah is determined that Jacob will get the birthright blessing, no matter what deceit may be involved. Jacob is worried about getting caught and bringing a curse upon his head, seemingly the only part of Rebekah’s plan he is concerned about.
Genesis 27:12 What if my father touches me? I would appear to be tricking him and would bring down a curse on myself rather than a blessing.”
Again, I have to remind myself that these are God’s holy people, His chosen ones. The Messiah will come from their line. Again, it brings me a small bit of comfort that these people are just as human and messy and fallible as I am. God doesn’t choose perfect people because none of us are perfect and we are who He wants to be His hands and feet.
Genesis 27:13 His mother said to him, “My son, let the curse fall on me. Just do what I say; go and get them for me.”
Precious Savior, I feel so unqualified to be Your beloved child. I feel like I have to somehow earn that status, and I know that I can never earn it. Thank You for Your fierce love of me, exactly as I am. Thank You that You can use me, messiness and all. Help me to shine Your light. Always. Amen.
Genesis 27:14 So he went and got them and brought them to his mother, and she prepared some tasty food, just the way his father liked it.
Have a blessed day.