DO NOT HAVE A DISJOINTED FAMILY
Genesis 25:28
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of [his] venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
We understand that we CANNOT have the same feeling towards everyone, however we must be careful when it comes to our children, to understand that our duty is to ALL of them and not just a favourite.
The record of the relationship between Isaac and his sons did not fulfil the balance. For the scriptures records Isaac as favourable to Esau while Rebecca was favourable to Jacob.
Someone may say, Rebecca had a foreknowledge of the younger serving the elder, the question is: how did they teach their children.
Esau did not seem to have very good mentoring neither was he able to get advice from his father. Why would I say this, remember:
He did two great errors:
Genesis 25:32
And Esau said, Behold, I [am] at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
(HE DID NOT KNOW THE ESSENCE OF HIS BIRTHRIGHT)
Genesis 26:34
And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
(HE CHOSE HIS WIVES WRONGLY)
Where was the father's counsel at these times, was it not recorded that Isaac loved Esau more, thus he would have spent more time with him? Did Isaac play his role rightly?
Furthermore, when Esau saw his mistake by marrying the strange women, in trying to correct it, he still made another error, he went to Ishmael's lineage:
Genesis 28:7-9
He also knew that Jacob had obeyed his parents and gone to Paddan-aram.
It was now very clear to Esau that his father did not like the local Canaanite women.
So Esau visited his uncle Ishmael’s family and married one of Ishmael’s daughters, in addition to the wives he already had. His new wife’s name was Mahalath. She was the sister of Nebaioth and the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son.
He just seems to always get it wrong!
Where is the father's counsel, where is the mother's advice?
For those who say, why do we bother ourselves with this old testament stories, remember:
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
We learn the essence of good parenting and mentoring, we cannot afford to get it wrong with our children (ALL OF THEM). We should have in mind that their errors could cause us pain and also cause them harm too.
At the age of 40, Isaac had his wife brought to him, he may not have had good experience with women, thus he may not have much to teach Esau, so at the same age of 40, Esau picked not just a wife but wives, but from the wrong place. Real pain to his parents:
Genesis 26:35
But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah.
Your first call is your family, they are your first assignment. We must be careful what we sacrifice in place of our family. The question is, if you do not lead them (aright), someone or something else will and most likely, they may be led amiss.
Rebecca seemed to have done a better job. However, remember that when the pain came from Esau, it was not only Isaac who felt the pain, it hurt both of them. Selah
How are you building your family? Are you creating a future joy, or an explosion about to happen? Help us good Lord.
Thus when Paul was writing about those to be appointed as elders(bishops) and deacons, keeping a good home was key:
1 Timothy 3:4-5,8,11-12
He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.
In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
Let us put in mind that the family is the beginning unit of every community, state or country. If we get it right with our family, we get it right with the community and nation at large. We who are believers, must set good examples.
Never go a day without praying and interceding for your family. Teach them to pray, study scriptures together, have fellowship. Listen to them, attend to their questions. THE LORD WILL HELP US.
Do you think you have lost that child or children? I have good news for you, you have not. Repent of your own mistakes, then begin again. Hand that child/children over to the Lord. In prayers and intercession, the Lord will open your mind with revelations of how to lead them to the right path. He could send helpers their way. That is our God, He shows mercy.
The Lord will help us.
He calls us blessed.
Love
@the watcher.
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of [his] venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
We understand that we CANNOT have the same feeling towards everyone, however we must be careful when it comes to our children, to understand that our duty is to ALL of them and not just a favourite.
The record of the relationship between Isaac and his sons did not fulfil the balance. For the scriptures records Isaac as favourable to Esau while Rebecca was favourable to Jacob.
Someone may say, Rebecca had a foreknowledge of the younger serving the elder, the question is: how did they teach their children.
Esau did not seem to have very good mentoring neither was he able to get advice from his father. Why would I say this, remember:
He did two great errors:
Genesis 25:32
And Esau said, Behold, I [am] at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
(HE DID NOT KNOW THE ESSENCE OF HIS BIRTHRIGHT)
Genesis 26:34
And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
(HE CHOSE HIS WIVES WRONGLY)
Where was the father's counsel at these times, was it not recorded that Isaac loved Esau more, thus he would have spent more time with him? Did Isaac play his role rightly?
Furthermore, when Esau saw his mistake by marrying the strange women, in trying to correct it, he still made another error, he went to Ishmael's lineage:
Genesis 28:7-9
He also knew that Jacob had obeyed his parents and gone to Paddan-aram.
It was now very clear to Esau that his father did not like the local Canaanite women.
So Esau visited his uncle Ishmael’s family and married one of Ishmael’s daughters, in addition to the wives he already had. His new wife’s name was Mahalath. She was the sister of Nebaioth and the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son.
He just seems to always get it wrong!
Where is the father's counsel, where is the mother's advice?
For those who say, why do we bother ourselves with this old testament stories, remember:
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
We learn the essence of good parenting and mentoring, we cannot afford to get it wrong with our children (ALL OF THEM). We should have in mind that their errors could cause us pain and also cause them harm too.
At the age of 40, Isaac had his wife brought to him, he may not have had good experience with women, thus he may not have much to teach Esau, so at the same age of 40, Esau picked not just a wife but wives, but from the wrong place. Real pain to his parents:
Genesis 26:35
But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah.
Your first call is your family, they are your first assignment. We must be careful what we sacrifice in place of our family. The question is, if you do not lead them (aright), someone or something else will and most likely, they may be led amiss.
Rebecca seemed to have done a better job. However, remember that when the pain came from Esau, it was not only Isaac who felt the pain, it hurt both of them. Selah
How are you building your family? Are you creating a future joy, or an explosion about to happen? Help us good Lord.
Thus when Paul was writing about those to be appointed as elders(bishops) and deacons, keeping a good home was key:
1 Timothy 3:4-5,8,11-12
He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.
In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
Let us put in mind that the family is the beginning unit of every community, state or country. If we get it right with our family, we get it right with the community and nation at large. We who are believers, must set good examples.
Never go a day without praying and interceding for your family. Teach them to pray, study scriptures together, have fellowship. Listen to them, attend to their questions. THE LORD WILL HELP US.
Do you think you have lost that child or children? I have good news for you, you have not. Repent of your own mistakes, then begin again. Hand that child/children over to the Lord. In prayers and intercession, the Lord will open your mind with revelations of how to lead them to the right path. He could send helpers their way. That is our God, He shows mercy.
The Lord will help us.
He calls us blessed.
Love
@the watcher.
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