Don't Be Like Esau

"See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done." Hebrews 12:16-17 This seems pretty simple considering most of us think of Esau to be stupid in this decision, but in all honesty, are we really any different? I know i normally look down on Esau because of this decision, but we are all on the same level of stupidity. We all realize that in the story, that his inheritance would have lasted a lot longer and had more satisfaction than that bowl of soup, but in his mind, he desired immediate gratification, are we really any different? God allowed us to be part of Jesus' inheritance, eternal life, to spend with Him, but we have not received it yet so it doesnt seem as real as it will be that day when the Lord calls us home. The same goes with Esau in the sense of his inheritance didn't seem as real until the day came when his father died. So, are we really any different? We as humans, run around life trying to find immediate gratification (just like Esau, see the connection yet?). We forgo our inheritance for worldly things that will pass away with the blowing of the wind, or the passing away of time. God gives us a choice, inheritance that is eternal(which includes being with Him forever), or trying to find the happiness in this life that will satisfy you. The reason that i use trying instead of finding, is because you won't find happiness in this life that will satisfy you. Sure you'll have happiness for a temporary time, but not for long. Satisfaction that comes from God is eternal and it is always there. There's a lot to learn from the story of Jacob and Esau. The biggest lesson in my opinion though, is to not give up temporary satisfaction for your inheritance, no matter what the temporary satisfaction is. Stay true to the Lord and He will stay true to you.