Acceptance is a critical issue for everyone. Although Esau
was the older brother, it seems he was always following in Jacob’s footsteps.
His father sent Jacob to relatives hundreds of miles away so he would be safe
but also to find an acceptable wife. Esau felt compelled to strike out on his
own to find a wife who would fit in with the family.
What he didn’t know was the aspect of Jacob’s values and personality that permitted him to practice deceit and
betrayal on such a grand scale. In denouncing Jacob, Esau would say, “No wonder
they call him a grabber and cheater, for he stole my birthright and blessing.”
Under the
guise of finding a wife, Jacob was forced to leave the family to escape being killed
by Esau. In a crisis we are forced to choose a negative or positive turn in
life, and our choice reflects our values and character strengths. The Lord God intends
that we choose what reflects his plan and will for us, and he stands ready to help
us do just that.
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