25 esau sells out

Father, Lord when I read about Jacob and Esau the first thing that comes to mind is that Jacob is a jerk. You just finished telling us that Isaac preferred Esau and now Jacob is swindling him out of his birthright. But there is much more to it than that. This story points to a lack of faith in Esau. Esau was more worried about his next meal than God's plan for how every nation was going be blessed through Abraham's family. And therein lies the problem...worry. Jesus, You would later tell us "So do not worry, saying 'What shall we eat?" or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Worry is the opposite of faith and although Jacob took advantage of his brother, he exposes the faithlessness of Esau. Lord let us never forget that You are our provider. As Paul writes, let us not be anxious but let us present everything to You. You always know what we truly need. You are the only one who knows all that is to come. Lord in times of emotional or physical exhaustion help us to see that You are the only answer. Guard our hearts and our minds against the temptation to give in and focus on physical needs. For You are the rock that provides the foundation for my life.

for all other ground is sinking sand