And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to
die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? (Genesis 25:32).
Esau was the older brother of Jacob, and
because of his profanity, he sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of food.
The spiritual implication of his action didn’t quite dawn on him at the time.
It wasn’t about the food he ate; it was about his disdain for spiritual things.
The birthright was spiritual. It had a special blessing, yet Esau forfeited it
to his younger brother, because of food. What he wanted was for physical
gratification: what he could touch, taste, or feel at that moment. And he got
it. He made a carnal choice over that which was spiritual.
Jacob, on the other hand, was smart. He wanted
the blessing, and he got it. The blessing is an unseen elixir. The senses can’t
perceive the blessing. What you can see about the blessing are the results of
the blessing. It’s like the anointing of God’s Spirit; you can’t see or touch
the anointing, but it’s real, and it’s supernatural.
There’re some today who have no value for
spiritual things; they’re like Esau. They’ll rather sit at home to watch a
sports event at the time they ought to be in church. They’d rather accommodate
social engagements when they ought to be praying. These are carnal Christians.
What life are you living? What are the things that are important to you? What
do you set your affections on? Does the blood of Jesus that was shed for you on
the cross mean something to you? Do you meditate often on His vicarious
sacrifice on your behalf? Have you sat down to contemplate and comprehend the
love of God demonstrated towards you? Does He have the rulership in your life
every day?
Let Christ, and the reign of His glorious
Kingdom be all that truly matters to you. Let your passion for spiritual
things, and love for the Master, be evident in all you do.
PRAYER: Gracious and loving Father, thank you
for your love for me, and your glory that’s evident in my life. Thank you for
your Lordship and leadership over my life, and for your wisdom that guides me
always in your perfect will. My life is for your glory, now and always, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 12:15-17 - Look
after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch
out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting
many. 16 Make sure that no one is immoral or
godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single
meal. 17 You know that afterward, when he wanted
his father’s blessing, he was rejected. It was too late for repentance, even
though he begged with bitter tears.
Matthew 6:33 - Seek theKingdom
of God above all
else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Colossians 3:2 - Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Matthew 6:33 - Seek the
Colossians 3:2 - Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:20-50, 2
Kings 18-19
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
PLAN: 1 Corinthians 12:22-31, Proverbs 22
2 YEAR BIBLE
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