Jacob’s life – Day 6

This is the sixth day we are talking about Jacob’s life in this Blog.

 
“Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near now and kiss me, my son.” And he came near and kissed him; and he smelled the smell of his clothing, and blessed him and said: “Surely, the smell of my son
Is like the smell of a field
Which the Lord has blessed. Therefore may God give you
Of the dew of heaven,
Of the fatness of the earth,
And plenty of grain and wine. Let peoples serve you,
And nations bow down to you.
Be master over your brethren,
And let your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Cursed be everyone who curses you,
And blessed be those who bless you!”
(Gn.27: 26-29)
 
Day 6 – Jacob’s blessing
 
God’s blessings are always complete. They occur from inside out. God takes care of our innermost being in a way that everything that happens in our life is for our own good so that we may understand God’s plan and receive the same vision He has.
Everywhere that Jacob would put his hands and everything he did would be prosperous. He would be greatly rewarded and desired by all, for he would transmit something special, had the answer, and would return to whatever was necessary.
 
A person that has God’s blessing doesn’t just do things as an obligation, but he or she does it in such a way that everything he or she does will bear fruits naturally.
 
“… And plenty of grain and wine.”
 
A person can be blessed in their financial life, but he or she will always recognize that their Spiritual life is the base and stability for such blessings. They know how to balance out both aspects.
 
There are many examples in society today of people who are successful. Like those famous actors whose financial life is very prosperous, but they don’t have the abundance and exuberance of being an example, a revolutionary person. And I don’t mean in fashion or popularity, but in transmitting life onto others. This is the true meaning of an abundant life!
 
Those who are only blessed financially and not Spiritually, are like stale food even if there is abundance its still no good. But when you are the very blessing, you’re not only blessed externally but you become a realized person internally. This is because you must have inner strength and vision to rebuke the negative thoughts, to fight the good battle and to sacrifice. All this requires of you character and stability in a Spiritual realm.
 
Imagine being financially successful, but an unbalanced person, who doesn’t get along with others, and is fed up with life, etc. Both the physical and the Spiritual aspects are linked together: If you only do the religious part, then there will be no faith or achievements, and if you only do the physical part, you will lack the primary thing, which is the inner balance. Both must go together.
 
“Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you…”
 
You should be seen as an example; people should follow your testimony and respect you for it. People will not only see your prosperity and achievements, but that you have values, and are truthful, a complete package. You will be proof of the existence of many things people are looking for.
 
This is what having God’s blessing means! The answer comes from inside of you.
 
“… Be master over your brethren,
And let your mother’s sons bow down to you….”
 
People will recognize you and submit to you not because of an obligation but because of your testimony. It’s totally different! They won’t submit to you because of your title, but because your life bears fruits. This is what having God’s blessing means!
 
“… Cursed be everyone who curses you…”
 
Whoever opposes you will be cursed. You won’t have to worry about taking justice in your own hands or justifying yourself before anyone, because you are the very blessing. You’re sure that God will do His part in defending your case and resolving any situation you may be facing.
 
Those who oppose you will be going against God himself. And those who take on your same faith through your testimony will be as blessed as you.
 
See, friend, God’s blessing is extensive and complete. Jacob would still have to conquer this blessing for it to become a reality. His father passed on the blessing, but he would have to pay the price, so that it may come true in his life.
 
Meditate on your own life, so you can fully take advantage of this biblical passage.