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During his early years Jacob was not the kind of person any of us would want to emulate. He was sneaky and he inherited a conniving spirit from his mother. Together they duped Isaac, Jacob’s blind father, and stole Esau’s rightful blessing (Genesis 27:1-38). Esau vowed to kill him and Jacob had to flee for his life.
So, what did God do? Did He punish Jacob for stealing his brother’s blessing? No! Instead of justice the Lord bestowed grace (unmerited favor) on him. He gave Jacob a prophetic dream and a promise of future greatness.
When you come to the Lord are you trusting His mercy or your merit, His grace or your goodness?
“All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
— Genesis 28:14-15
Lord Jesus, don’t give me what I deserve or I will surely perish. Bless me like you blessed Jacob. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.