Today we red Genesis 25. Esau disdains his birthright, and Jacob schemes against his brother. Neither is worthy of the Lord’s favor and the honor to carry on the promise. By our sinful nature and our actions, we are unworthy of any blessing of this life, especially the gift of forgiveness and eternal life with Christ. Yet, in His mercy, we receive a great inheritance because Christ has made us a part of His family in Baptism. We are heirs of the promise made to the patriarchs and fulfilled in Christ. • Praise be to our Savior, who has granted us an inheritance among the saints! Amen.
Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (pp. 686-687). (Function). Kindle Edition.