Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Genesis 25:19-34
by: Cheri Appel.
Isaac endured twenty years of childlessness in a culture where children are not only the family’s future but their identity. Finally, Isaac’s prayers were answered, but with hugely unusual circumstances. Within the womb, the twins were already two fighting nations, one stronger than the other. Even more unheard of, God told Rebekah the older son’s descendants would serve the younger! Immediately at birth, differences were noted. Esau was red and covered in hair. Jacob’s strong grip on Esau’s heel stayed tight through the entire birth process! God has a plan for every child prior to conception (see Psalm 139). Take time today to praise Him for His plan for your life.