Hello everyone, we’re back and this is the 8th day we\u2019re talking about Jacob\u2019s life.<\/p>
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“Then Isaac answered and said to Esau, \u201cIndeed I have made him your master, and all his brethren I have given to him as servants; with grain and wine I have sustained him. What shall I do now for you, my son?\u201d\u00a0And Esau said to his father, \u201cHave you only one blessing, my father? Bless me\u2014me also, O my father!\u201d And Esau lifted up his voice and wept. Then Isaac his father answered and said to him:
\n\u201cBehold, your dwelling shall be of the fatness of the earth,\u2028And of the dew of heaven from above. By your sword you shall live,\u2028And you shall serve your brother;\u2028And it shall come to pass, when you become restless,\u2028That you shall break his yoke from your neck.\u201d (Gn. 27:37-40)
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\nDay 8 \u2013 Esau looses his opportunity.<\/strong>
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\nWho knew … Esau did everything right but not at the wrong time, he arrived too late. He blamed his brother for deceiving him and accused him of being a traitor, but he forgot that earlier he was the one that sold his birthright in exchange for food. Esau didn\u2019t think it through and this is why he lost his chance.
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\nHow many of us have lost opportunities because we were busy looking at other people\u2019s mistakes? Hoping others will change when we are the ones who need to change. And therefore the opportunity passes…
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\nIt reminded me of how it will be when the Lord Jesus returns, many will say: “What do I do now? … I did everything. I was an Assistant, I counseled those in need, gave my tithes and offerings. Why? ”
\nBecause you didn\u2019t realize that you had to look at yourself and not only worry about how other people need to change.
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\nJacob, in fact, didn\u2019t do the right thing, but Esau didn\u2019t have the credibility to point out his brother\u2019s error, because he was also wrong.
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\nOften, this is what happens, people are strong enough to accuse others, but don\u2019t have the same strength to face their own mistakes. That\u2019s a problem because while you\u2019re looking at other people\u2019s errors, you won\u2019t be able change yourself. This change will only happen when you feel your own pain.
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\nThe Holy Spirit is the one who reveals our condition. This doesn\u2019t happen “by force”, or based on other people\u2019s actions; wanting to do this because others are doing it, or because it wouldn\u2019t be \u201cright\u201d not to do it.
\nIn other words, you just do it as an appearance, to be like others, and not because you recognize your own faults. So you loose your opportunity. And when you look back to see the results of what you\u2019ve invested in, you won\u2019t find them, because you were deceitful, unreal, your surrender wasn\u2019t sincere and true.
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\nIf you are participating in the campaign “Now it’s my turn!” “I’m tired of who I am” Then, STOP being deceitful and living a lie. Recognize who you truly are, and don\u2019t let go of this opportunity.
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\nWe will be back tomorrow and we will continue talking about Jacob\u2019s life. 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