Bible Reading: Genesis 27
Bible Verse: Genesis 27:36
Esau said, “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob? This is the second time he has taken advantage of me: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my blessing!” Then he asked, “Haven’t you reserved any blessing for me?”
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! How are you all doing? I hope you are good? Today, I thank God for the lives of each and every single one of you! God richly bless you for taking the time to read The Word. We are continuing our journey through Genesis 27, by exploring “the consequences for our actions.” I pray that this message blesses you; as it has blessed me.
From the verse we are looking at, we see that Esau was complaining about Jacob stealing everything he hasd/has from him. Well, he was basically living the consequences of his decision to give his birthright away. When he made the decision to give up his birthright; he did not factor the consequences he had to live with.
Many Christians act this way. They live a care-free life; always blaming someone else but themselves for all that they go through. They forget that most of the times, they are just living the consequences of a decision they made years before.
In this world, there is nothing like no-consequential living. Everything has an effect. The effects are the consequences; these consequences can be good or bad. Good consequences usually result from good decisions and bad consequences from bad decisions. There are times where Christ intervenes in your case and takes away most of the bad consequences from your life. He never takes away all of the consequences. He makes sure that you go through some of the consequences so that it serves as a lesson to you and to the people around you.
Esau was living a no-consequential life. He sold his birthright to his brother for food. When you think about it, it sounds very immature and shocking. A lot of us do the same. We make very unwise decisions, forgetting that there would be consequences in the future.
Was it wrong for Jacob to have been blessed by his father, Isaac? No. Why? Well, this is because Jacob had become the firstborn after Esau sold his birthright to him. A father’s blessings is to the firstborn child. This transaction between the two brothers, made Jacob the rightful recipient of Isaac’s blessing.
For a long time, I used to think that Jacob could have gracefully declined his mother proposition to take his father’s blessing. However, I have learnt that it was actually his right to receive the blessing because he (Jacob) was the first-born son of Isaac- though he was born the second born son of Isaac.
All in all, God is telling us to be wise about the decisions we make; for we cannot always predict the consequences that may arise in the future. You would not be able to measure the magnitude of the consequences. It is always best to think through any decisions you have to make (no matter how small they are); and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance. It is well, brothers and sisters in Christ. God will help in ways He can; we have to embrace the help (for example; through communication mediums such as Sammie’s Daily Dose, etc.). Hallelujah!
The prayer below is for anyone reading this message and has been inspired by it. This prayer is also for anyone who is tired of living a no-consequential life and wants to break free. I will urge you to say this short prayer with all sincerity.
Dear Lord,
I come to you today as a sinner. I admit that I am a sinner. I believe that Jesus is your Son and He came on to this earth to die for my sins. Dear Lord, let your Son come and fill me. Lord, I ask that He cleanses me off my sins. I am ready to stand for you and profess your Name. Thank you, Lord. Amen.
If you repeated this prayer with all the sincerity of your heart, congratulations!! You are now a part of God’s family. Welcome to the greatest family ever. Heaven is jubilating on your arrival. Your fellow brothers and sisters are also excited to have you on board. You can now be exempted from the wrath of the enemy and of God. Not only do you experience this, but your whole family as well. Wow! Isn’t the God you serve so cool? He is. Not only do you enjoy this, but you enjoy other blessings God has in store for His children.
Being a child of God is a wonderful thing. The road might not always be easy, but God is with you each and every step of the way. Guiding you, helping you and encouraging up. You will never regret this decision; I can assure you of that. Two things I would recommend for you to do are;
Get yourself a Bible (in a version you understand) and meditate on it day and night. In Joshua 1:8, we are told that when you meditate on the Word day and night, you will be prosperous and successful.
Find a Bible- believing church to attend and fellowship with other Christians. This would help you grow spiritually.
I am excited that you made this decision. Welcome! If you would like some help or more understanding into anything, you can leave a message (adding your email address) and I would be willing and happy to help you out. Hallelujah!
Have a wonderful day and let God inspire you!
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Always remember to show love to everyone, as this is one of the most important commandments God left for us – “Love your neighbor as yourself.” In every situation, before you take a decision, remember WWJD (What Would Jesus Do). Shalom.
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