Some people think that being the firstborn means one would have certain privileges and benefits compared to subsequent offspring. In some countries and cultures, this may seem the case, as the firstborn, especially male firstborn, is looked upon as the one to uphold the family name or family pride; and the firstborn is given special treatment, including better things, better education, better food, and other perks.
But the reality is, when it comes to God, the firstborn is not necessarily God's choice. One
example of this could be found in today's reading, where Jacob managed to trick his father into getting the
inheritance and special blessing supposingly reserved for the firstborn.
Esau was
the firstborn but he seemed to have no concern for spiritual matters,
whereas Jacob was sneaky and a cheat, but God chose him to be the leader of His people.
What does this mean to us? It means that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our
thoughts, and what He had allowed to take place is eventually for His
purposes and His glory. May we surrender ourselves to God' plan, and let
Him use our talents and abilities for His greater glory.
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