God if You....Then I'll

January 26, 2010
Genesis 27-28


Jacob comes from a long line of deceivers.  It started in a small way with Abraham.  Abraham lied about Sarah twice in order to save his own life, saying that she was his sister.  Isaac, his son, does the same thing with Rebekah.  Jacob tricked Esau from his birthright for a bowl of lentil soup.  Rebekah and Jacob trick Isaac into giving him Esau's blessing.

Now Jacob tries to finagle a deal with God.  He says God if you'll bless me on my journey then I'll serve you as God.  God does bless him in many ways, but I think He was not satisfied with this arrangement as a final relationship with Jacob.

Have you tried to make a deal with God?  Is your attitude, God if you do this, I'll do that?  If so, repent and change your heart today.  God was dissatisfied with this arrangement with Jacob, and certainly He is with you as well.