🔑 *KEY VERSE:*
"Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob." (Genesis 25:28, NIV)
📖 *TODAY'S READING:*
Genesis 25:25-30
📜 *ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN*
Numbers 1-2
*COMMENTARY*
The lives and well-being of children are determined by the way their parents bring them up. The truth is that God does not expect parents to favour one child more than the others. Parents who show favouritism to one child are creating dangers for the whole child. It drives an unfair atmosphere into the life of the child and hatred from the rest of the children. God frowns at the attitude of parents who indulge themselves in this ugly situation. However, parents are expected to remain neutral and treat all their children equally in words and deeds.
Esau was the older brother of Jacob. According to Jewish law,
the right of the firstborn was conferred on Esau. So, Isaac loved Esau more than Jacob because Esau was a hunter and always prepared a delicious meal for him. Similarly, Rebekah loved Jacob more than Esau because Jacob always stayed at home to take care of the
sheep.
However, Rebekah conspired with Jacob to steal Esau's birthright and blessing. In this game, there was already a division and conflict in the family. The parents created this tension because of favouritism. In what way do you love one of your children more than others? What Isaac and Rebekah displayed, set their family
in heartache and bitterness. Esau and Jacob became like cats and rats. Although everything worked according to God's plan, parents are expected to love their children with equal measure.
The unfavoured child is likely defeated and unmotivated. In essence, the child suffers from depression and anger all the time. It further poisons the child's mind against his parents and this will not augur well for the family. Allow God to build your family with a sound mind and destiny fulfilment.
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🎚 *CONTROLLING THOUGHTS*
Parents are expected to be careful and diligent in loving their children.
🙏🏿 *PRAYER*
Lord, I pray to let your banner of love surround my family in the name of Yeshua the Christ. Amen
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