As
we see the progress of the divine promise through the line of Jacob, we
also see that Esau married into Ishmael’s side of the family (Genesis 28:8-9). The tremendous experience, given by God to Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22) was one of the great turning-points in Jacob’s life (see also Genesis 32:22-23). It
was on that night that he became a new man. The story of Jacob became a
story of blessing, a story of a man being led by the Lord Himself on “a
stairway … reaching to heaven” (Genesis 28:12).
Jesus said, ”Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of Me” (Matthew 11:6). The story of Esau became a story of an increasing falling away from the Lord. The story of God’s enemies is summed up in Psalm 9:3 – “My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before You.” The testimony of the saved is summed up in Psalm 9:1-2
– “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of
all Your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing
the praises of Your name, O Most High.”
One Year Bible - Day 13: Genesis 27:1-28:32; Matthew 10:32-11:5; Psalm 9:1-6
One Year Bible - Day 13: Genesis 27:1-28:32; Matthew 10:32-11:5; Psalm 9:1-6
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