In His Image Ministries

Wednesday July 12 Bible Reading:      Gen. 27: 1 - 17 Topic:                   Who Is Qualified For The Blessing? Many have blamed Isaac for wanting to bless Esau for the wrong reasons - because he ". . . ..   . . . loved Esau because he ate of his game" (Gen. 25: 28) Some blame Rebekah for manipulating her husband to accomplish God's purpose. Yet others blame Jacob for going along with his mother's ungodly plan. However though they were all wrong in manipulating situations for their selfish ends, it is clear that the blessing was meant for Jacob. Esau had spurned his birthright for a plate of porridge (Gen. 25: 32); and God would not bestow His blessings on those who would not value it. Rebekah knew the prophesies God gave even before the twins were born (Gen. 25: 23) but lacked the faith to trust God to bring them to pa...