March 4 - Genesis 25-26: A Promise of Blessing

The story of Jacob and Esau is really the story of God’s prerogative to bless those whom he chooses to bless. Right from the very beginning of Genesis we hear the words of blessing from God to his creatures, first the airborne and sea creatures (Genesis 1:22), and then to his privileged image-bearers (Genesis 1:28). And God continues to bless humankind even after the Fall, after the Flood, and notably, after Babel, God makes a very particular and astounding blessing to Abram (Genesis 12:1-3). It is a blessing by God’s choice, on God’s terms, and guaranteed through God’s power to fulfill his promises.

The Lift Up Your Hearts devotional series for the month of March 2021 are provided by Canon Craig Roberts, CEO, and his colleagues from Anglican Youthworks in Australia. Today’s devotion was written by Mike Dicker. You can find more of Youthworks excellent resources here.