Remember in verse 1 of Chapter 24, We are told that Abraham was now old and well advanced in years. Before he died, he had married another wife and had children with her. He also had children with his concubines. At last he died a blessed person. Gen.25:8. Isn't the God of Abraham worthy obeying and serving? In 25:21, Isaac pleaded with God for children. We too can plead for our most personal and important requests. After prayer, answers may delay, but if we are fully committed to God, this can: 1. Deepen our insight into what we really need. 2. Broaden our appreciation for his answers. 3. Allow us to mature so we can use his gifts more wisely. God blessed Isaac with two children - Jacob and Esau. As the children grew, verse 28, their parents developed a divided affection for them. This caused a major problem in the family. We should love and treat our children equally. In verse 31, Esau traded his birthright for a single meal. He lost all the benefits
of being a 1st born. While it is true that Jacob demanded too much from his brother and took advantage of him, a thing we should avoid, V32,33 shows that Esau's craving was to satisfy his immediate desire without pausing to consider the long-range consequences. We should always be careful because immediate pleasure often losses sight of the future. God bless you and take care! Don't endanger your life, salvation, business, family, friendships etc for a passing benefit. Not everything that is appealing is in accordance with the Word of God or Will of God.
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