Genesis – In the
Beginning
Chapter 25
By Carri Pratt
“And
Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” …
“Sell me your birthright now.” Jacob said. . . . So he swore to him and sold
his birthright to Jacob.” Genesis 25:30-33
Two things
women have learned, one, never buy or sell anything while you are hungry and
two, hasty decisions are never a good idea.
I just
cannot help feeling sorry for Esau while at the same time thinking, “Are you
kidding me? Selling your birthright for a bowl of stew?”
When I
consider the implications of this upon my own life it makes me consider the
times I have traded things of value for things that provide only immediate
gratification.
The pain I
have personally experienced has taught me to fully trust in God alone for making
decisions.
“Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:5-7
Challenge: If you want to make a good
decision, make sure to pray about it first, then wait for an answer. Have
patience sister, our Father is good and will supply you at just the right time.
Remember, His timing is perfect!
