Who is he? The First born of Isaac
Major points in his life
His birth Gen 25:22-26 – Reading this portion we can see Gods divine plan in his birth.
His Youth Gen 25:27-28 – Esau was a man of field (energy, passion, vigor, courage are part of a man of field) and the Bible says he is a skillful hunter. But Jacob was mama’s boy leaving in tents. We can see favoritism playing a part in their lives, Jacob being loved by Rebekah and Esau by Isaac.
His Carelessness Gen 25:29-34 – Esau despised his birthright, he was sensual, for a short appetite, he decided to forgo the birthright. See the birthright was an important one in those days, When we studied Abraham we learned that as he was planning to appoint Eleazer of Damascus as his heir God told him that he will give him an heir, When Abraham thought that Ishmael will be his heir, God promised a child thru the free woman Sarah. Moreover you can see across the Bible our God proclaimed as God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (not Esau, Esau despised such a great privilege of his birthright).
His Carelessness Gen 26:34-35 – These verses shows the carelessness of Esau, He didn’t cared for his parents and instead of marrying according to their wishes, he married the heathen.
Time of Blessing came – Gen 27:1-4 Request of Father foe food and the Esau obeys completely Gen 27:30-31.
The Plan of Rebekah – as she tried to do the will of God according to her ideas, please read it Gen 27:5-17
Esau’s arrival and sorrow – Gen 27:30-41, the verse 34 and 38 shows the sorrow of Esau Gen 27:34 When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, "Bless me, {even} me also, O my father!"
Gen 27:38 Esau said to his father, "Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless
me, {even} me also, O my father." So Esau lifted his voice and wept.
A man of young age crying aloud why? For that u need to compare the blessings that Jacob stole from Esau and what Esau was left with
Blessing of Jacob
Gen 27:28 Now may God give you of the dew of heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, And an abundance of grain and new wine;
Gen 27:29 May peoples serve you, And nations bow down to you; Be master of your brothers, And may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be those who curse you, And blessed be those who bless you."
Blessing of Esau
Gen 27:39 Then Isaac his father answered and said to him, "Behold, away from the fertility of the earth shall be your dwelling, And away from the dew of heaven from above.
Gen 27:40 "By your sword you shall live, And your brother you shall serve; But it shall come about when you become restless, That you will break his yoke from your neck."
Esau anger– Gen 27:41-45- Causing the family to rift and Jacob has to flee.
20 years past Jacob returning– Gen 32:3-6
Good nature of Esau – Pls go thru Gen 33:4,9,12,15 , see how much caring, forgiving, loving person is Esau, even when Jacob has stolen from him every thing.
Learning’s
When our God gives us opportunity its for us to use and grow in the Lord, but at times we become careless and take things for granted. Let see the great person Paul how he used his opportunities Gal 4:13 but you know that it was because of a bodily illness that I preached the gospel to you the first time; Paul used even used the opportunity of sharing the gospel when he was ill.
Lets all look into ourselves and how faithful are we in our little things for the Lord, how we are ready for the Lord, Are we using the opportunities he is giving us to grow in him, Are we serious about his commission are we serious about our commitment to Lord and others or like Easu we are despising the birthright which he has given us and we take things granted (John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, {even} to those who believe in His name,).
Another thought I would like to share is From the parable of Foolish Virginss and Parable of Dragnet, Are we alert, or else at the end we will be crying out like Esau but the time will be late. As in parable of talents are we using our talents for propagating his kingdom or are we playing…?
Let the Holy Spirit provide you more ideas and thoughts as you meditate and study his word
