Genesis 27:24
“And he said, ‘Are you really my son Esau?’ And he said, ‘I am.’"
Isaac, who was growing old and not knowing when he might die, wanted to give his blessing to his son Esau, whom he loved (Genesis 25:28). Here Isaac was deceived by his son's (Jacob) lies and his wife’s (Rebekah) planning.
Isaac was no stranger to lies because, as we saw in Genesis Chapter 26, Isaac had told at least one major lie in his own life. And that lie jeopardized not only his life, but also his marriage and the lives of everyone in his large encampment.
But now he was being lied to and suspicion leads him to ask, and this really is sad when you consider the circumstances: “Are you really my son Esau?” And Jacob replied by telling the biggest lie yet: “(Yes) I am.”
Yes, Jacob received the blessing through deception but much trouble would come to him through deceiving family. Remember, if you model the telling of lies, don’t be too surprised when your children do also.
The Truth
“Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit.” (Psalm 34:13)
