Psychologists tell us one of the crucial things a child needs from their parent is a “blessing.” The “blessing” is something the parent conveys to their child that develops unconditional love, approval, and emotional security. Without it, children can suffer mental and emotional harm that affects them the rest of their lives.

We see that truth in our text today concerning the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah and their twin sons Esau and Jacob. What should have been a family worth emulating became highly dysfunctional and led to thousands of years of animosity. Let us learn the lesson of “the blessing” and see what we have in Christ!