Genesis 27

Genesis 27

“Then he said, ‘are you really my son Esau?”

He said, “I am.”

Let’s look at the build up before this story. In Genesis 25:23 the Lord clearly states that the older would serve the younger. We have Rebekah whose favorite is Jacob. She remembered the promise God had made. What does she decide to do? She decides to take care of the problem. Since everything worked out according to what the Lord said, was it necessary for Rebekah and Jacob to do what they did? Was this the Lord’s will?

I think we would all agree that it is not. I do not know how things would of worked out considering Isaac was bent on blessing Esau, however, the Lord has a plan. Hebrews 4 tells us the chief principle of faith, which is rest. Faith is an action. It is the action of leaning on God. It never involves sweat, or our own efforts (remember the priests wore linen). It is the simple action of leaning on God and allowing Him to intercede.

Often times we sing songs like, “Lord come, and fill this place,” and “Meet us here.” Have you ever wondered why we sing those songs? Isn’t God everywhere? These songs are more for the benefit of us. When our hearts are in that place to meet with Jesus, He, of course, will be there. When we are not allowing Him to be in our lives, it is not that He is not there; it is that we are ignoring Him. God is a gentleman and will not force Himself into your life.

Look at the result of all the scheming that takes place in Genesis 27. A family is broken up. Is this the first time this has happened? No! Remember the scheming behind the event with Hagar and Ishmael. What was the result? A family was broken up. This is not God’s intention. He will work it out. We need to trust in Him. Cease from scheming and live a life of faith. Jesus uses the willing heart not the calculating mind.