Bible Verse: Genesis 25:28

Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob.

Rebekah, a notable figure in the Bible’s Genesis, was Isaac’s wife and the mother of Esau the older twin and Jacob the younger twin. God had had spoken saying that the older would serve the younger. Because of Rebekah’s favoritism toward Jacob she took matters into her own hands and caused problems like deceit, rivalry, and division in the family. She favored Jacob over Esau, leading Jacob to deceive their father, Isaac, and sparking a bitter feud that made Jacob flee to avoid Esau’s anger. This favoritism and manipulation damaged the family, showing how harmful such behavior can be. While Rebekah exhibited positive qualities, she also had her moments of favoritism and manipulation. Though Rebekah’s favoritism wasn’t explicitly in God’s plan, God used the events that followed to fulfill His ultimate purposes and promises.

The Lesson:  From Rebekah’s story in the Bible, we can learn the importance of avoiding favoritism and manipulation within the family. Instead, we should strive for fairness, equality, and open communication within our families. Additionally, the story highlights that even when we make mistakes, God can still work through those circumstances to fulfill His purposes, underscoring the significance of faith and trust in His plan for our families.