Gen. 27

Rebekah arranged for her favored son, Jacob, to receive his father’s blessing. It also meant the prevailing inheritance. They deceived Isaac into thinking Jacob was in fact Esau. Their plan worked. Jacob received the blessing.

The power and impact of a father’s blessing is often overlooked. Fathers are wise to speak words of blessing and encouragement over their children.

Jacob became Israel, the father of many nations.

Gen. 25

Although they were twins, Esau and Jacob were very different. It was God’s doing. They both had a destiny to fulfill.

Parents are wise to chisel away at them, raising them with a Bible in one hand and the rod of correction in the other. The Holy Spirit gives insight into their life’s purpose. Remember, they are God’s children. We are used by Him to bring them up, not own them.

Gen. 24

Abraham sent his trusted servant Eleazar to family roots to find a wife for Isaac. Not just anybody would do. His servant was a type of the Holy Spirit. God selected Rebekah for Isaac.

Something as critical as a life’s mate needs God’s help in finding. Pray that your children would find the mate of God’s choosing.