Genesis 24:52-26:16, Matthew 8:18-34, Psalm 10:1-15, Proverbs 3:7-8
Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit to give you insight as you read God’s Word today. Pray that as you read the dysfunctions of Isaac and Jacob’s family you will also be encouraged that these were also persons whom God worked through to fulfill His purpose.
Read: Our Old Testament lesson tells of a war within a family which has the victor fleeing from his family. Yet, God brings redemption in due time. Jesus, in Matthew’s Gospel, calms the waves in the midst of the storm allowing us to realize that Jesus is more powerful than the storms which come our way.
Edify: Abraham married again after Sarah, had even more children, and died “at a ripe old age of 175.” Isaac marries Rebekah and they have twins who “war within the womb”. Interesting how the Spirit reveals to Rebekah that the younger of the twins would rule over the first born one day. When you read the story, it is shocking to learn that Esau sells his birthright for a bowl of stew. Seems so foolish until we consider how so many of us sell out our “birthrights” for cheap. We cheat on taxes. We inflate numbers at work to appease the boss. We have affairs which damage our marriages and destroy our families all for false security or some immediate pleasure. What ultimately matters to you and what is “not for sale in your life?”
Practice: Not only does nature yield to Jesus, but the forces of darkness and evil must yield to His voice as the demons are cast out. Perhaps you and I should say along with the disciples, “Who is this man…. even the winds and waves obey Him!” Perhaps we should obey Him as well. What is the Holy Spirit calling you to do today which would enable you to love God and love people today?
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