Is this a soap opera or Scripture? I guess human nature really hasn’t evolved that much. People are still inclined to cheat, deceive, lie, whatever... as long as it means that we can get ahead. It is amazing how God has used scoundrels/normal people…also sounds familiar to today.
So what’s the big deal? Why was Esau so upset? Why couldn’t Isaac come up with another good blessing for Esau or just say the same thing to Esau? Why would Isaac tremble violently at the thought of giving that blessing to someone other than Esau? Answer: because there is something special about this blessing. A blessing in that time by Isaac would have been as though God Himself were giving favor to Jacob. And of course if would have been the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham:
May he give you and your descendants the blessing given to Abraham, so that you may take possession of the land where you now live as an alien, the land God gave to Abraham" (Genesis 28:4).
What’s the lesson for us? Is it to mean what you say because once you say it you can’t take it back? Is it to pay attention to how significant a blessing from God is (rather than just our good effort or luck) and seek out His blessing? Is it a lesson in God’s grace? What do you think?
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