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In today’s reading, the story that stood out to me was of Esau and Jacob. Every time I read this story I am always surprised by the way Esau gave up his birthright to his brother. But then I quickly realize that I do the same thing all the time; I give up on waiting for true blessing in place of short-term satisfaction. Nothing in this world will ever be more important than the things God has promised me for eternity. It is a constant battle in my mind to look past what I think I want right now to the promises of God that have true meaning. If I take the time to think about it with clear eyes, I know that Gods promises for my life have more impact and real satisfaction than anything this world has to offer me.
Daily Devotion 
I have no idea how I got this far behind…but alas.
I, too, am always struck by how quickly he gives up his birth right. In the CEV it says, “and when Esau had finished eating and drinking, he just got up and left, showing how little he thought of his rights as the first-born”
How often do we do that as God’s heirs? How often do we think very little of the amazing inheritance of grace, love and forgiveness he has bestowed on us? It’s so easy to take it for granted, because we have it. It’s only when we realize what it would be like without it that we truly cherish it.