Devotion:
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Read Genesis 27:15-24.
In this passage, Jacob pretends to be his brother, Esau, in order to receive his father Isaac’s blessing, which included special promises from God. He blatantly lied to his father about his identity. He also lied about God helping him on a hunt that never happened. We can imagine Jacob nervously waiting while his father eats, knowing that in just a short time Esau will return and these lies will be revealed. Jacob was clearly a deceiver, adding one lie to another to trick his aged father. Jacob even faked the way he smelled.
We are capable of deception, at all levels, in order to get what we want. It has the capability of affecting many people. Are we that much different from Jacob? We often lie about our identity thinking that we can even impress God by being good people. We lie about our sins and the harm we do to others. Only in Christ can we reveal our true identity: a deceiver, a sinner in need of grace. Be honest with God today and receive his grace and forgiveness.
Personal Worship Option:
Father, forgive us for trying to deceive you and to cover our true identity as sinners. You know who we are. Forgive us, that we may receive your blessing. Amen.
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