Jacob lies about his name (Gen. 27:18-19)

SPIRITUAL DAIRY FOR 12-01-2006

 

My Worship Time                                                           Focus:  Jacob lies about his name

 

Bible Reading & Meditation                                    Reference:  Genesis 27:18-19

 

            Message of the verse:  “18 Then he came to his father and said, ‘My father.’ And he said, ‘Here I am. Who are you, my son?’  19 Jacob said to his father, ‘I am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Get up, please, sit and eat of my game, that you may bless me.’

           

            In this section, verses 18-29, I will be looking at “Jacob’s Deception,” as outlined in Dr. Wiersbe’s commentary on Genesis “Be Basic” and today it is the deception of Jacob lying about his name.

           

            It is seen in these two verses that Jacob had fallen into the trap of deception that his mother had laid out for him, where as he could have gone into to his father and reminded him that the Lord had promised the covenant blessings to be given to him, but instead he lived up to his name and was part of this deception.  Jacob =" heel holder" or "supplanter.”

 

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  When someone who has authority over you wants you to lie for them, then it is time to stand up to them and tell them that you will not have any part of their scheme.  I do remember a time at work when I did not do this, and I know it was wrong, and I can remember it to this day, so it still has an affect on me. I do not want to ever do that again.

 

The Word of God has been a challenge to my heart as I read and studied it this morning.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  Trust in the Lord with all of my heart and lean not upon my own understanding, in all of my ways acknowledge Him, and then He has promised to direct my path.