Friday, November 22, 2024

The Story: dark deceit

 The Story: dark deceit by ric gustafson


Most families have dark moments in their history. We act and not always in God honoring ways. God's chosen people were no different. 
Isaac and Rebekah had twins, Esau and Jacob. They came out different as far as personality. Esau loved the outdoors. He became a skilled hunter. Jacob was quiet and stayed at home. He was his mother's favorite. Esau was his father's favorite.
One day, Esau was hungry. He asked Jacob for some stew. Jacob sold him a bowl in exchange for the birthright. This was the older brother's double share of the inheritance. 
A dying Isaac asked for wild meat. This was before he spoke his blessing over Esau. When Rebekah heard Isaac's request, she and Jacob schemed. Jacob fooled Isaac. Isaac thought he was blessing Esau. Instead, Isaac blessed Jacob.


research help: ' The Story 365 devotions' by Zondervan


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric



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