Reading: Matthew 5:13-20, Acts 7:1-38, Psalm 11, Genesis 27-28

Recall:
Matthew 5:15 "No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house."

Genesis 27:36 Esau said, "Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has supplanted me these two times. He took away my birthright; and look, now he has taken away my blessing."

Reflect:
Jacob was a schemer, a conniver, and a patriarch. He saw what he wanted and took it. Or I guess his mother saw what she wanted for him and she encouraged him to take it. Still used by God though--in spite of or because of his actions?

As we put our lamp on the lightstand, we might be accused of grasping, but the risk must be taken. We can't spend our lives under the bushel basket afraid we will be perceived as going too far.

Respond:
Wow, I guess that reflection was very personal. I need to be on the lampstand. I need to be taking advantage of every opportunity. If I am crossing the line, I have no doubt I will receive that feedback!