Genesis 27:15 Then Rebekah took the best clothes of Esau her older son, which she had in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob.
Isaac wanted to bestow the birthright blessing on Esau. Esau agreed to Isaac’s plan, even though he sold his birthright to Jacob for food. Rebekah wanted Jacob, her favorite, to have the birthright blessing God promised. Jacob went along with his mother’s scheme. No one in this family acted honorably in this situation.
Genesis 27:16 She also covered his hands and the smooth part of his neck with the goatskins.
Additionally, they all seemed to lose sight of the fact that God had chosen Jacob for the birthright blessing, to be the one whose line leads to Jesus. That fact alone should have settled the matter, yet no one seemed to trust that God was in control, that He would do what He promised. I know that that comes uncomfortably close to my own actions at times.
Genesis 27:17 Then she handed to her son Jacob the tasty food and the bread she had made.
Precious Savior, Forgive us when we get so caught up in what *we* want that we forget Your will, Your word, Your sovereignty. Help us to trust You. Always. Help us to live out our faith daily. Amen.
Genesis 27:18 He went to his father and said, “My father.” “Yes, my son,” he answered. “Who is it?”
Have a blessed day.