Devotional Reflection: Jacob, Esau, and the Savory Meat – Choosing What's Right

 Devotional Reflection: Jacob, Esau, and the Savory Meat – Choosing What's Right

In Genesis 27, we see a family caught in a swirl of choices: Isaac asking Esau for his favorite savory meat before passing the blessing, Rebekah urging Jacob to pretend and deceive, and Jacob struggling between obedience and dishonesty. The meal was real. The blessing was real. And so were the consequences.

Jacob’s choice to lie led to fear, exile, and broken relationships. Yet, God didn’t abandon him—He used those hard lessons to shape Jacob into someone new. Kids learn that even when we do wrong, we can grow if we come back to God and walk in truth.

This story helps children understand:

•  What’s wrong: Lying, tricking, and deceiving—even for something good—hurts others and breaks trust.

• What’s right: Being honest, trusting God’s timing, and respecting others’ roles leads to peace.

•  Why it matters: Every choice we make plants a seed—and one day, those seeds grow into fruit. That’s why we “reap what we sow.”

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2025© PBKBAnnaBenRINaMPmGNMPB

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