Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew. Esau ate the meal, then got up and left. He showed contempt for his rights as the firstborn.

“But are you really my son Esau?” he asked.“Yes, I am,” Jacob replied.

Isaac began to tremble uncontrollably and said, “Then who just served me wild game? I have already eaten it, and I blessed him just before you came. And yes, that blessing must stand!”

But Rebekah heard about Esau’s plans. So she sent for Jacob and told him, “Listen, Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. 43So listen carefully, my son. Get ready and flee to my brother, Laban, in Haran. 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to see the blessing you have given me and protect me from deceit and open my heart to allow your peace to rest on me properly.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen