Genesis 27:5-6 Now Rebekah was listening as Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau left for the open country to hunt game and bring it back, Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Look, I overheard your father say to your brother Esau,
Was this a case of Rebekah scheming to get her way? Was this Rebekah, afraid that Isaac was going to give his promised blessing, the blessing God indicated was Jacob’s, to his, Isaac’s, favorite son? Was this a case of Rebekah doing what she felt she had to do to preserve what God had promised?
Genesis 27:7 ‘Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat, so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the Lord before I die.’
Honestly, based on the words of scripture alone, it’s hard to tell. It is said (though not in the Bible) that God helps those who help themselves, but deceit is not something God calls us to. We have to put in the work as well as the prayers, but if we cross over into scheming and deceit, we’ve crossed a line from doing God’s work to ensuring we get our own way.
Genesis 27:8-9 Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you: Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so I can prepare some tasty food for your father, just the way he likes it.
Precious Savior, It is easy to get so focused on what I want that I lose sight of what Your will is for me. Forgive me. Help me to put in the hard work, to be Your hands and feet, to stay in Your will for my life. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 27:10 Then take it to your father to eat, so that he may give you his blessing before he dies.”
Have a blessed day.