The younger of the twins approaches his elderly father. Deception is in the air, as he does his best impression of his older brother’s voice, hairy hands and cooking. With his mother’s help, they are endeavouring to ensure that the father’s blessing does not fall into the hands of the “wild son”, whom we know as Esau.
We can delve into the debate about the deceptiveness of Jacob and Rebecca’s scheme, but the reality is, God loved Jacob and hated Esau. Furthermore, Rebecca had received a direct word from God that the elder would serve the younger! The objective of the plan was not to bring about evil, but to ensure that Isaac did the right thing; that he accomplished God’s will.
We can delve into the debate about the deceptiveness of Jacob and Rebecca’s scheme, but the reality is, God loved Jacob and hated Esau. Furthermore, Rebecca had received a direct word from God that the elder would serve the younger! The objective of the plan was not to bring about evil, but to ensure that Isaac did the right thing; that he accomplished God’s will.
“But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus…” (Hebrews 2:8,9)
This is one of those moments in Bible history where the entire plan of God hangs in the balance. If Esau gets there first, or if Jacob does not succeed, the blessing will altar the flow of the Messiah’s bloodline. The redemption of humanity, both Jew and Gentile, hangs on this one moment of time.
Jacob approaches his father having done his best to fool his father’s senses. I am sure that he did his best to change his voice, but his father’s keen hearing, undiminished with time, detects the voice of Jacob. Jacob’s taste buds affirm that this was indeed the meal he had requested and longed for. His nose, attuned to the familiar scents of those around him, detected the odour of a man familiar with the fields, hard work and tending to livestock. His touch testified that this was indeed his “hairy” son, Esau.
However, age had weakened his most important sense, his eyesight. In fact, he could no longer see at all. Like many blind people, he was more dependant on his other senses. In this critical hour, he no doubt lamented, “if I could only see”. Yet it was his blindness that ensured that God’s plan for humanity would not be derailed. From that time forward, when one spoke of the patriarchs, it would be “Abraham, Isaac and JACOB”.
Jacob approaches his father having done his best to fool his father’s senses. I am sure that he did his best to change his voice, but his father’s keen hearing, undiminished with time, detects the voice of Jacob. Jacob’s taste buds affirm that this was indeed the meal he had requested and longed for. His nose, attuned to the familiar scents of those around him, detected the odour of a man familiar with the fields, hard work and tending to livestock. His touch testified that this was indeed his “hairy” son, Esau.
However, age had weakened his most important sense, his eyesight. In fact, he could no longer see at all. Like many blind people, he was more dependant on his other senses. In this critical hour, he no doubt lamented, “if I could only see”. Yet it was his blindness that ensured that God’s plan for humanity would not be derailed. From that time forward, when one spoke of the patriarchs, it would be “Abraham, Isaac and JACOB”.
In this critical moment, Isaac’s blindness was his greatest blessings. Not seeing ensured that the blessing would be given to Jacob and that God’s plan and Word would move forward. Isaac’s blindness ensured that the will of God would be accomplished. What a miracle - BLESSED BLINDNESS!!
Joseph saw his brothers bowing down to him in dreams and visions. What he did NOT see was their hatred, their betrayal, being stripped of his precious coat, being sold as a slave, being lied about in Potiphar’s house, being thrown into an Egyptian prison and then forgotten by the man he helped! BLESSED BLINDNESS!!
Looking over the course of time, I am convinced that Jesus only could accomplish the will of God without being smitten by a case of Blessed Blindness! He saw everything that there was to be seen pertaining to the cross, and yet willingly partook of the cup!
In your life, don’t always thank the lord for what you CAN see, but also for the things you CAN’T! Many times I can only see the promises and not the problems. Many times I can only see the blessings and not the bitter trials. BLESSED BLINDNESS! We are still a people who “see through a glass darkly!”
“But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus…” (Hebrews 2:8,9)
Joseph saw his brothers bowing down to him in dreams and visions. What he did NOT see was their hatred, their betrayal, being stripped of his precious coat, being sold as a slave, being lied about in Potiphar’s house, being thrown into an Egyptian prison and then forgotten by the man he helped! BLESSED BLINDNESS!!
Looking over the course of time, I am convinced that Jesus only could accomplish the will of God without being smitten by a case of Blessed Blindness! He saw everything that there was to be seen pertaining to the cross, and yet willingly partook of the cup!
In your life, don’t always thank the lord for what you CAN see, but also for the things you CAN’T! Many times I can only see the promises and not the problems. Many times I can only see the blessings and not the bitter trials. BLESSED BLINDNESS! We are still a people who “see through a glass darkly!”
“But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus…” (Hebrews 2:8,9)
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