Genesis 25-28, Psalm 8
Genesis 25:30-33 (NLT)
“Esau said to Jacob, ‘I’m starved! Give me some of that red
stew!’ (This is how Esau got his other name, Edom, which means ‘red.’) ‘All
right,’ Jacob replied, ‘but trade me your rights as the firstborn son.’ ‘Look,
I’m dying of starvation!’ said Esau. ‘What good is my birthright to me now?’ But
Jacob said, ‘First you must swear that your birthright is mine.’ So Esau swore
an oath, thereby selling all his rights as the firstborn to his brother, Jacob.”
In Genesis 25:30–33, we read a story that illustrates what
happens when material desires are valued above spiritual inheritance. Esau
returned from hunting exhausted and hungry. Biblical scholars often note that
Esau had an impulsive nature and tended to prioritize immediate physical
satisfaction over long-term responsibility. In that moment, he disregarded both
his spiritual inheritance and his family role. When Jacob asked Esau to trade
his birthright for food, Esau agreed. He chose immediate gratification over
self-control and valued temporary relief more than the lasting spiritual
blessing that was his by birth.
When I read these verses, I am reminded of the many times in
my past when I valued material security over doing what the Lord was calling me
to do. From a very young age, I knew that writing was something Father-God
created me to do. Yet I continually postponed it because I didn’t know anyone
who made a living as a writer. I didn’t grow up in a household—or a church—that
emphasized fully trusting Father-God for provision and blessing. Instead, I
absorbed the belief that money only comes from relentless hard work or marrying
well.
So I worked hard, but the Holy Spirit continually reminded
me that writing was part of my calling. It wasn’t until I was saved and joined
a full-gospel church—one that emphasizes developing a relationship with Jesus
Christ—that I began to see how many blessings Father-God had already given me.
I am now pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ and listening daily for the
guidance of the Holy Spirit as I step into what Father-God created me to do:
write.
Since making that decision last year, my life has been
filled with joy—not because everything is easy, but because I finally know I am
living in alignment with what the Lord planned for me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan for your life and desires to
fill you with joy—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him
in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your
willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready
to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Being part of a Holy Spirit–led church community has deeply
shaped my faith. If you’re searching for a place to grow, worship, and
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