Value Spiritual Things

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And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what
profit shall this birthright do to me? (Genesis 25:32).
Obadiah 1:21 tells us something striking; it says,
“And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to
judge the mount of Esau….” Esau represents the godless, the
profane or body-ruled; those who don’t have value for
spiritual things. Such people, the Bible says, are in the flesh
and therefore can’t please God (Romans 8:8).
Esau was the older brother of Jacob, and because
of his profanity, he sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl
of food. The spiritual implication of his action didn’t quite
dawn on him at the time. It wasn’t about the food he ate; it
was about his disdain for spiritual things. The birthright was
spiritual. It had a special blessing, yet Esau forfeited it to his
younger brother, because of food. What he wanted was for
physical gratification: what he could touch, taste, or feel at
that moment. And he got it. He made a carnal choice over
that which was spiritual.
Jacob, on the other hand, was smart. He wanted the
blessing, and he got it. The blessing is an unseen elixir. The
senses can’t perceive the blessing. What you can see about
the blessing are the results of the blessing. It’s like the
anointing of God’s Spirit; you can’t see or touch the anointing,
but it’s real, and it’s supernatural.
There’re some today who have no value for spiritual
things; they’re like Esau. They’ll rather sit at home to watch a
sports event at the time they ought to be in church. They’d
rather accommodate social engagements when they ought
to be praying. These are carnal Christians. What life are you
living? What are the things that are important to you? What do
Value Spiritual Things
you set your affections on? Does the blood of Jesus that was
shed for you on the cross mean something to you? Do you
meditate often on His vicarious sacrifice on your behalf? Have
you sat down to contemplate and comprehend the love of
God demonstrated towards you? Does He have the rulership
in your life every day?
Let Christ, and the reign of His glorious Kingdom be all
that truly matters to you. Let your passion for spiritual things,
and love for the Master, be evident in all you do.
PRAYER
Gracious and loving Father, thank
you for your love for me, and
your glory that’s evident in my
life. Thank you for your Lordship
and leadership over my life, and
for your wisdom that guides me
always in your perfect will. My life
is for your glory, now and always,
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
John 12:20-50
2 Kings 18-19
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians
12:22-31
Proverbs 22
FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 12:15-17
Matthew 6:33
Colossians 3:2
Pastoe Chris

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