BASIC SCRIPTURE Prayers and Daily Declarations September 30th 2024
BASIC SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27: 1-40
1 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.
2 And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:
3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
4 And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.
5 And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
6 And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,
7 Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.
8 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
9 Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:
10 And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.
11 And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:
12 My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.
13 And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.
14 And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.
15 And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:
16 And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck:
17 And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.
18 And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?
19 And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.
20 And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me.
21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.
22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.
23 And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.
24 And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.
25 And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.
26 And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
27 And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed:
28 Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
29 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.
30 And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
31 And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me.
32 And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
33 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
34 And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.
35 And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.
36 And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?
37 And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?
38 And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.
39 And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;
40 And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
FINISH READING ==> Daily Manna 30 September 2024
This passage details the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, focusing on the deceit that leads Jacob to receive the blessing intended for Esau. The themes of family, deception, and God’s overarching plans come into play.
Prayers Based on Genesis 27:1-40
Prayer for God’s Blessing: “Lord, I come before You today, asking for Your divine blessing upon my life. Just as Isaac blessed his sons, I seek the blessing that comes from You, Father. Let Your favor rest on me, and may Your purpose for my life be fulfilled, regardless of the circumstances around me.”
Prayer for Integrity and Truth: “Father, help me to walk in truth and integrity in all my dealings. Let deceit and manipulation have no place in my life. Give me the strength to pursue what is right, even when it is difficult, and to trust that You will bless me in Your perfect time and way.”
Prayer for Healing Broken Relationships: “Lord, where there has been betrayal or pain in my family or relationships, I ask for Your healing and reconciliation. Just as Jacob and Esau were eventually reconciled, I pray that Your peace would restore what has been broken. Bring understanding and forgiveness where there is offense.”
Prayer for Forgiveness and Restoration: “Father, I repent for any way that I have taken matters into my own hands or tried to secure blessings through my own schemes. I trust in Your plan and timing for my life. Forgive me and lead me into Your will. Restore any relationships or situations that have been damaged by my actions.”
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Daily Declarations Based on Genesis 27:1-40
- I trust in God’s perfect plan for my life.
- I declare that no matter what happens around me, I believe that God’s purpose will prevail, and He will bless me in His perfect time.
- I walk in truth and integrity.
- I will not pursue blessings through deceit or manipulation. I trust that God’s favor rests upon me as I honor Him in all my actions.
- God’s favor rests upon me.
- Just as Isaac blessed his sons, I am blessed by my Heavenly Father. I receive His provision, protection, and favor today.
- I will not strive for blessings through my own strength.
- I declare that I will trust God’s timing and avoid taking shortcuts to secure blessings. I will wait on the Lord, for His ways are higher than mine.
- I forgive and release all offenses.
- I choose to walk in forgiveness, just as Esau later forgave Jacob. I declare that no bitterness or betrayal will hinder my heart from receiving God’s best for me.
- God is restoring relationships in my life.
- I declare that any relationship affected by misunderstanding or deceit is being healed and restored by God’s grace.
- My inheritance is secure in Christ.
- I declare that the inheritance God has for me is secure, and no scheme or action by others can steal what God has destined for me.
These prayers and declarations will help guide you as you reflect on Genesis 27:1-40, reminding you to trust God for His blessings, to walk in integrity, and to seek reconciliation and peace in your relationships.
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