Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 27: 39-40
MEDITATION
Genesis 27:39-40
39 Then Isaac his father answered and said to him:
“Behold, your dwelling shall be of the fatness of the earth,
And of the dew of heaven from above.
40 By your sword you shall live,
And you shall serve your brother;
And it shall come to pass, when you become restless,
That you shall break his yoke from your neck.”
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. Isaac could not withdraw his blessing that had been given to Jacob
a. He was not free from blame.
b. He had shown partiality.
c. He had not consulted the LORD closely on this matter.
2. Another prayer
a. This was the same as the prayer of blessing for the firstborn son.
b. But it was a valid prayer that would be relevant to Esau.
3. Similar language
a. It was a prayer for blessing from God.
b. A blessing that would come from heaven and would result in abundance on earth
4. Additional element
a. Esau would live by the sword
b. He would have to serve his brother.
c. But one day, he would be able to break free from Jacob’s yoke.
i. He knew that Esau would be restless.
ii. He would one day be strong enough to be on his own.
He would then be free from his yoke (under the headship of Jacob.
经文:创世记 27:39-40
沉思
《创世记 27:39-40》
39 他父亲以撒说:“地上的肥土必为你所住,天上的甘露必为你所得。40 你必倚靠刀剑度日,又必侍奉你的兄弟。到你强盛的时候,必从你颈项上挣开他的轭。”