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Oct 2 Reading

Good morning brothers and sisters,

My practice is to select one of the four readings and meditate about it.  One of the readings for today is Genesis 33.  Verse 8-11 is what impressed me this morning.

May you grow in grace today.

Jeff

Jacob wants to find favor in Esau's sight despite the fact that Esau had ran to him and wept on his neck. Esau had already accepted Jacob.  But Jacob insists on trying to buy his favor. He couldn't really add anything to Esau. Just like the Arminian that thinks his good works can tip God's scales in his favor. Reflect on how much greater God is than Esau.  If we think we can impress God, we are actually insulting Him.  

A- The Son who is preeminent in all things (Col 1:15-20).

C - I can add nothing to You Lord, but I still try. Let me find my rest in the finished work of the cross.

T - including the complex relationship been Esau (the older brother) and Jacob (the younger brother) in scripture.  Jesus is the better elder brother.

S - my relationships today would be shaped by grace not by works.

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  1. UnknownOctober 2, 2020 at 2:05 PM

    As I am reading the book of Ester now in both this reading and in our Men's Discipleship group I am glad to be reminded that God is at work ALL the time and is sovereign in all things. This gives me great comfort during these times in our country where it seems there is fighting and injustice everywhere and with no end in sight. Interesting to note that in the book of Ester God is never mentioned. Take heart.

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