(Text : Genesis 27:30)
And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
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Genesis 27:31-32 And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me. And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
Even though Jacob had tried to obtain the birthright by having Esau sell it to him, it is obvious here that Esau did not recognize what had transpired. Esau represents those in the church who would walk the path of self-will. Jacob represents those who know the path of Faith, but would leave that path and suffer greatly. Isaac represents those who are in positions of leadership, and know so little of the mind of God that they would give the birthright to the devil instead of to Christ.
In addition, Genesis 27:33-34 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.
Isaac trembled exceedingly at what he had almost done in giving the birthright to Esau, considering that he had been told by God at the time of Jacob’s birth that Jacob was to possess the birthright. Isaac trembles exceedingly under a just fear; this fear brings him back into the path of Faith, and directly he returns to that path, he steps from self-will to dignity. “The will of the self” made Isaac wish to bless Esau, but Faith in the end conquered, and he cries respecting Jacob: “I blessed him, and he shall be blessed.”
Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
Esau wanted the material part of the blessing, but had no respect or regard whatsoever for the spiritual part; unfortunately, far too many in the modern Church follow the same path of material possessions; Jesus said so.
Revelation 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Finally, Genesis 27:35-36 And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing. And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?
The birthright normally belong to the firstborn, which Esau here claims, however, it had been promised to Jacob by the Lord Himself. However, this gave Jacob no right whatsoever to practice deceit. Meanwhile, first of all, the “blessing” went with the “birthright.” As well, only one son could inherit the spiritual prerogatives of the birthright, temporary lordship which accompanied it.
BE SAFE AND GET SAVED!
God bless you richly!
Jesus Christ loves you
Thank you Holy Spirit
ARE YOU SAVED?
T.O AKINSANYA
PRINCE ORATORTEE