Promises!

As the story of Jacob and his sons comes to an end, I am left with so many avenues of thought to wander down, and insights to ponder. I won’t even begin to attempt summarizing all of what went down within this family, nor will I attempt to answer any of the many whys that surfaced as I read of this families train wreck of life events. If I am unable to fully explain my own ridiculous series of life missteps, I most certainly won’t be successful in summing up things for Jacob either.

That being said, I will share some takeaways that formed within my mind as I watched things unfold for the whole of Abrahams family tree. Yes you did see me bring another player into this story, because remember that Gods promise to Israel began back before Joseph or Jacob even began.

How differently things would have turned out, had Abraham refused to walk Isaac all the way up that mountain… had he not been fully prepared to sacrifice his child, to the point of God having to stay his hand. I would like to say that I could walk that walk… til you asked me to pick up a blade.

How might it have played out, had Isaacs eyesight been better and the theft of a birthright never happened? I am so grateful that we serve a God who sees and knows everything we do not!

Leave it to say that I am simply grateful for a plan that God put in place way back in the beginning, as the doors to Eden were closed and locked behind Adam and Eve… forever!

God knew exactly what He was doing when He made that covenant with Abraham. God knew about the theft even before Jacob stole it… He was fully aware of the fall out. God saw all the ripples in all the ponds involved… before He ever made the promise to Abraham. That is a sobering thought. I also think it is comforting if you think about it. It continues to prove my point, in that God loves broken things… broken hearts, broken lives and broken spirits!

If we were all perfect and put together, we would never know we needed Him! We are human and therefore, creatures of habit… sinful habit. We would take for granted what has been done for us, and to whom we all belong.

God knows this about us, this habit of self over others… we were born with it, so there is no sense trying to figure out who to blame for our human nature, save one, in my opinion. Unfortunately, all too often we blame God when bad things happen to good people and visa versa. The only constant I can see is how God is always there to help us pick up the pieces and carry on.

Thankfully, even when we humans are selfish and unfaithful, He is not… as I see clearly in the story I have been following here in Genesis. If I know God the way I think I do, even if Abraham chose to disobey… God would still have made a way for him, for his children, for Israel, for you, for me and all of humanity.

I could go on for days about things still whirling around in my brain over this family and their part in our history, but I think it best you check it out for yourself, if you are still interested. As for me, I am off to the book of Exodus to see what lies within its pages.

I leave you with a song I thought would relate to our conversation. Take a listen and then be sure to stick around for a bite to eat before you leave.

Promises by Maverick City Music https://youtu.be/HC87F9WQWHU?si=-tkLxlJRfQT3ZO40

Today’s Live Wire Potluck Theme is everything Caramel…

We start things off with some Caramel coated pancakes with bananas on top…

Or if you prefer, some Caramel Apple Crepes…

Help yourself to some Caramel Corn…

Followed by some Caramel Glazed Ham…

For Dessert I offer you some Caramel Crème Brule…

If your teeth hurt, it’s your own fault! I said what the Theme was going to be today, clear back on Monday and no one stopped me… so here we all are with aching teeth and a lot of regrets! For the love of Pete, would someone stop me the next time I decide to do something we all will regret!

God Bless and have a beautiful Sunday!

Hugs!!!