We all know the story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25. Before we judge Esau too harshly, remember that the same human weaknesses reside in all of us. Haven't we made bad decisions when we were stressed, tired, bored, discouraged or lonely? Too often we jeopardised our birthright by ignoring it or just "don't bother". The enemy offers us some temporary pleasure, accomplishment or diversion in exchange for our future. Don't trade your God-given destiny for momentary gratification - be obedient and hold fast. When you do, God will eventually bring your dreams to pass and not diminish them.
Day 187 - Have Fear of God Read: Psalm 145; Proverbs 6:28-31; Revelation 6; 2 Samuel 15-16 2 Samuel 15 & 16 15:13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.” To me, as a parent, it is so sad to note that King David got to run for his life from his own son, Absalom. His own son schemed for 40 years (15:7) to topple his own father - could you believe that? This is our Bible - it will not hide - all the successes and failures of God's people are truthfully reported. Why did King David suffer this? It started with his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba (11:3) Even though God had forgiven him when he sincerely repented by recognising that he sinned against the Lord (12:13), King David nee...
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