November 26, 2023

Passage Read: Genesis 25-28
Meditation Verses: 27:1-2

Thought

Isaac had to be at least eighty, and he would live at least another twenty years, the time it took for Jacob to pay his debts to Laban and return. He had gone blind and felt his age, and so decided to prepare for his death by blessing his sons. His concern was premature, though not a big deal. He didn't have to wait until shortly before his death before blessing his firstborn.

Application

It is difficult to predict the day of one's death. Those who feel their time is short may yet live for decades. To make plans based on how soon someone feels the day of their death or another's death is is not the surest strategy. God alone knows of time and dates. End of life tasks can be completed early and life could go on for a long time. I don't need to make plans based on when I think someone may die, because those plans may be misguided. Better to simply be sensitive to God and listen to my authorities.