Bibledoorajar Knows the Difference

To Isaac, the man who had always lived in the Promised Land, had come two sons, twins. The announcement of their birth declared their differences from the beginning. At first, it would appear that their differences were just physical, but later we begin to see differences that demonstrate their true nature of character. Esau became a hunter. At this point in the biblical revelation we have met only one other hunter and he, Nimrod, was an evil personality. You can find his story in Genesis 10. He was the grandson of Ham and he established a kingdom after the great Flood. The ancient historian, Josephus said that he encouraged people to not follow God as cities were being rebuilt after the flood, but rather to depend on their own might and the might of leaders like himself. Josephus also recorded that Nimrod told the people that he would build a tower tall enough that even flood waters would not be able to reach the people. Thus we learn from the story of Nimrod that being a hunter has a certain cunning and daring nature to it that confronts God's sovereignty. An evil aspect one might say, but most biblical scholars used the word rebel.  Think about what God says. He never says He will hunt for us. Rather he says he will seek His own. And, He encourages us to seek Him not hunt for Him. God loves those who diligently seek Him and those who avoid a rebellious spirit. He makes it clear that it is in the seeking that He finds us; it is in the seeking that we find Him and His will for our lives.

Seek the Lord, while He is available,

call on Him while He is still nearby.

Let the wicked person abandon his way

and the evil person his thoughts...

Paraphrase of Isaiah 55:6-7

Esau remained a hunter and the Bible records that he relied completely on what he found in the field for his sustenance. And just how did he do? It appears his Daddy was really impressed with his prowess, but I think Mama may have been a little worried about him. Was it the lack of honor? We, who are seeking now, should never forget that Moses recorded the first commandment with a promise: Honor your mother and father that you might live long and do well in the land. And the ultimate honor should be in the seeking of our heavenly Father that we might live long in the Promised Land. Father, don't stop seeking me!