DON’T BE AN “ESAU”

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo; Tuesday, 7th May 2019 ;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

DON’T BE AN “ESAU”;
(Value And Esteem Spiritual Things);

TO THE BIBLE Genesis 25:32

“And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright to me?””

LET’S TALK➡
Esau was the older brother of Jacob, and because of his profanity, he sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of food. The spiritual implication of his action didn’t quite dawn on him at the time. It wasn’t about the food he ate; it was about his disdain for spiritual things. The birthright was spiritual. It had a special blessing, yet Esau forfeited it to his younger brother, because of food. What he wanted was for physical gratification: what he could touch, taste, or feel at that moment. And he got it. He made a carnal choice over that which was spiritual.

Jacob, on the other hand, was smart. He wanted the blessing, and he got it. The blessing is an unseen elixir. The senses can’t perceive the blessing. What you can see about the blessing are the results of the blessing. It’s like the anointing of God’s Spirit; you can’t see or touch the anointing, but it’s real, and it’s supernatural. There’re some today who have no value for spiritual things; they’re like Esau. They’ll rather sit at home to watch a sports event at the time they ought to be in church. They’d rather accommodate social engagements when they ought to be praying. These are carnal Christians.

What life are you living? What are the things that are important to you? What do you set your affections on? Does the blood of Jesus that was shed for you on the cross mean something to you? Do you meditate often on His vicarious sacrifice on your behalf? Have you sat down to contemplate and comprehend the love of God demonstrated towards you? Does He have the rulership in your life every day? Let Christ, and the reign of His glorious Kingdom be all that truly matters to you. Let your passion for spiritual things, and love for the Master, be evident in all you do.

GO DEEPER

Hebrews 12:15-17

15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

16 lest there be any fornicator or [a]profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.

17 For you know that afterward when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Colossians 3:2

2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

PRAY?

Gracious and loving Father, thank you for your love for me, and your glory that’s evident in my life. Thank you for your Lordship and leadership over my life, and for your wisdom that guides me always in your perfect will. My life is for your glory, now and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 3:22-36, 2 Samuel 23-24

TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Proverbs 3

Act▶
Spend time to appreciate and thank God for His various blessings which He has showered upon you. Also, meditate on Ephesians 1:3 too!