I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Genesis 27. “Now Rebekah was listening as Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau left for the open country to hunt game and bring it back, Rebekah said to her son Jacob, ‘Look, I overheard your father say to your brother Esau. Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat, so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the Lord before I die. Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you: Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so I can prepare some tasty food for your father, just the way he likes it. Then take it to your father to eat, so that he may give you his blessing before he dies” (Verses 5-10). I am always disappointed in Rebekah when I read this story. Why? She didn’t trust God, she took matters into her own hands. Thus causing unnecessary friction between her two sons. When God makes a promise He is more than able to see it to fulfillment, in fact it is in trusting and letting Him be God that we gain the biggest blessing. Rebekah missed seeing it done God’s way. I (we) do the same thing, a lot. God lays a promise on my (our) heart (s), then I (we) go about trying to make it happen instead of just letting Him do what He said. Here’s a challenge for the day. Let God do what He said He would do. He’s GOD He doesn’t need us to accomplish it for Him. Don’t believe me ask Balaam’s donkey (just sayin’).