Be Prepared

Read Genesis 27:1–4

Reflection

In the earlier times, before Christ, they didn’t have as much detail as we do about life beyond the grave. So, it was particularly important to Isaac to pass on a blessing that would last through the generations. This was his way of keeping God at the center of their nation. Isaac knew his time was coming to an end, and he was ensuring that everything was in order and in its "rightful" place. It is also possible that Isaac was aware of Jacob’s deceit and was trying to stay one step ahead!

We don’t like to think about the end of our lives on Earth and yet it is a certainty that we all share. When confronted with this reality, either personally or with someone close to us, we can start to see life with a different lens. We realize the futility of some of our pursuits and start considering what is really important. Like Isaac, we might think about what we want to get right, sort out, and leave behind as a legacy. Unlike Isaac, we don’t need to wait for a significant moment to right any wrongs. Thankfully, we have Christ, who gives us the Grace to do what’s right on a daily basis.

With Christ, we have a certainty that is well beyond the grave. We can look forward to, and prepare for, a new life, an Eternal Life, where everything will be made right.

Consider and Pray

What are some things you might need to make right in the here and now? Ask God to open your heart to what might need to be dealt with, and pray for His Grace to cover you as you prepare to make those things right.