Esau comes back from the field. He is very hungry. He agrees to sell his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew. Edom means red. Now Jacob had the birthright. Jacob was the younger son. Jacob would get God’s promise that he had made with Abraham. This promise was also for Isaac. When Isaac died, it would pass to Jacob. This is what God had told Rebekah.

It reads in Genesis 25:27-34 Easy: Time passed, and the boys grew. Esau became a good hunter, out in the fields. Jacob was a quiet man. He stayed near to the tents. Isaac liked to eat the meat from the animals that Esau killed. So, he loved Esau. But Rebekah loved Jacob. In the Old Testament, the oldest son had the birthright. This means that he would be the leader of his family when his father died. And he would get two parts of the things that had belonged to his father. One day, Jacob was cooking a meal. Esau came back from the country. He was very hungry. He said to Jacob ‘Quick, let me have some of that red food! I am very hungry.’ (That is why he was also called Edom.)Jacob said, ‘You must first sell me your birthright.’ Esau said, ‘Look, I am so hungry that I will die. Then my birthright will not help me at all!’ Jacob said, ‘First, make a serious promise to me.’ So Esau promised to sell his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and soup made from grains. Esau ate the food and he drank. Then he got up and he left. In that way, Esau showed that he did not think that his birthright was important.

Father God, Thank You and praise You for this new day. Let us come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. Just as Esau gave up his birthright for a momentary satisfaction, we often lose sight of Your blessings. You have given us these blessings. We favor fleeting desires. Guide us, O Lord, to recognize and cherish the gifts You have given us. Including being in communion with You. Give us the strength and courage to make decisions that honor and glorify Your name. Teach us to emphasize eternal values over temporary pleasures, and to seek Your will in every aspect of our lives. As we, like Jacob, understand the significance of the spiritual inheritance You offer us. Guide our hearts and minds to walk in obedience and faith, trusting in Your providence and grace. I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.