Day 11: Genesis 25-26

This is Day 11 in my Daily Walk Journey. I'm following along with Your Daily Walk, by Bruce H. Wilkinson. Today's reading was about Isaac's Family and Work.

Genesis 25: "Abraham's Death, Jacob's Birth, Esau's Birthright" (Isaac's Family)
Genesis 26: "Isaac the Deceiver, Isaac the Farmer, Isaac the Well Digger" (Isaac's Work)

The heart of today's passage lies in Genesis 25:19-26:5.

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Overview:
God's promises to Abraham live on in His promises to Isaac and Isaac's twin sons, Jacob and Esau. Sin also lives on as Jacob steals Esau's birthright, and Isaac imitates Abraham's deception (calling his wife his sister to protect himself). Despite Isaac's and Jacob's failings, God upholds his Covenant.

Daily Walk:
Each one of us must be saved by our own faith. We cannot rely on our parents, spouses, or friends to help us.

John 1:12
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name."

Insight:

• When Rebekah could not conceive, Isaac turned to God in prayer.
• When Rebekah had pain in her pregnancy, she followed Isaac's example and turned to God in prayer.
• God explained to Rebekah that she was carrying twins, and foretold that the older would serve the younger.
• Jacob and Esau were very different and were each favored by opposing parents, which led to heart ache.
• Jacob's deception also causes heart ache later in Genesis.

Your response:
When you have troubles, what is your immediate response? Where do you turn? Do you turn to God? How do you feel after prayer? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Disclaimer: These are just my thoughts and insights from my own time studying the Bible. I hope to encourage others to spend time reading the Bible every day. I am not trying to teach, instruct, or push my thoughts on others. Please feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions.