1-12-11 Wednesday, 6:20 am Springfield, 2 degrees, wind 7 mph, clear
It is a cold winter morning. Springfield schools are not cancelled. Last night there was much activity at church with Upward practices, leadership training, etc. On the way home, subdivision roads were glazed from the packed snow, main roads were fine. I have breakfast today with a pastor, lunch with another pastor, and dinner at WOW. Lots of good work to be done moving forward in ministry.
Genesis 26:17-27:43
Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau live among the Philistines and Hittites. Jacob marries two Hittite wives who cause trouble for Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob tricks Isaac into giving him the blessing, and Esau is enraged, planning to kill Jacob after their father dies. Rebekah will send Jacob back to her brother’s place until Esau cools off. In these verses we have the strife and struggles of a family trying to make it done life’s path. Some success and blessing, some strife and misery from unhealthy relationship skills. Each of these four persons could have done better. May we learn from their mistakes in our journey.
Isaac was blessed as he followed his faithful father Abraham. Isaac erred as a parent, showing favoritism and poor judgement. God would work through this dysfunctional family, giving Jacob 12 sons who would originate the 12 tribes of Israel. From this I conclude 1. God blesses faithfulness. For each fully devoted follower of Christ there is a blessing. 2. God uses imperfect people, and there is hope for anyone in God’s plan. Guide me today Lord as I journey in this land, seeking to be faithful and living with courage.
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