Genesis 27:1-40
The
deception of Isaac by Jacob (prompted by Rebekah) is a sad episode, yet
God - in grace - really bestows His blessing on Jacob. Beneath Jacob’s
deceit, there was a real desire to be blessed by God. To Esau (the late
arrival), Isaac says, ‘I have blessed him - yes, and he shall be
blessed. I blessed him, and blessed he will remain’(33). Once the
blessing had been given, it could not be recalled. The blessing could
not be undone. Power bestowed by God could not be removed. This had
nothing to do with ‘Jacob’s righteousness’. It had everything to do with
God’s faithfulness. The good work begun by God, will be completed by
Him (Philippians 1:6). This was true for Jacob (28:15). It is true for
us - ‘All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ’. To this, we say
‘Amen’ and ‘To God be the Glory’(2 Corinthians 1:20)!
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