BLESSING
Today's reading: Genesis 25-27

"Esau pleaded, Not one blessing left for me? O my father, bless me, too! Then Esau broke down and wept." Genesis 27:38 NLT

Blessing-a thing conducive to happiness or welfare; abundance; a person's sanction or support.

Setting the stage: Esau has just returned from his hunting trip. He has in his hands the his father's favorite stew. He is prepared to receive his father's blessing as Isaac lay on his deathbed. Esau has just found out his brother Jacob has slipped in and received all intended for him.

Ever felt like Esau?

Be honest...ever felt like Esau when you see another Christian brother or sister with a blessing you truly believe was intended for you?

Have you ever put on a fake smile as they praise God for the blessing?

Ever had your bubble burst as you watch God lay exactly what you wanted in the lap of another?

Ever just broken down and wept over the blessing passing by you again?

Isaac had only one blessing to give. His blessing gave all familial power to one son. He, with his prayer and laying on of hands, bestowed Jacob with the job of family patriarch. That was the only blessing there was to offer his boys, the blessing Esau now wept over not receiving.

God is unlimited in the blessings He can bestow.

Sadly, we forget that.

We tend to think there is only one blessing to give, and only one person can have it.

So, this morning if you are broken and weeping over not having the blessing you want...stand up, wipe away the tears and get back in line at the Throne! There are more blessings to receive, better ones than you can imagine.