Value Spiritual Things

                                          
                                                        By Pst Chris Oyakhilome

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? (Genesis 25:32).

Obadiah 1:21 tells us something striking; it says, *_"And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau...."_ Esau represents the godless, the profane or body-ruled; those who don't have value for spiritual things. Such people, the Bible says, are in the flesh and therefore can't please God (Romans 8:8).

Esau was the older brother of Jacob, and because of his profanity, he sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of food. The spiritual implication of his action didn't quite dawn on him at the time. It wasn't about the food he ate; it was about his disdain for spiritual things. The birthright was spiritual. It had a special blessing, yet Esau forfeited it to his younger brother, because of food. What he wanted was for physical gratification: what he could touch, taste, or feel at that moment. And he got it. He made a carnal choice over that which was spiritual.

Jacob, on the other hand, was smart. He wanted the blessing, and he got it. The blessing is an unseen elixir. The senses can't perceive the blessing. What you can see about the blessing are the results of the blessing. It's like the anointing of God's Spirit; you can't see or touch the anointing, but it's real, and it's supernatural.

There're some today who have no value for spiritual things; they're like Esau. They'll rather sit at home to watch a sports event at the time they ought to be in church. They'd rather accommodate social engagements when they ought to be praying. These are carnal Christians. What life are you living? What are the things that are important to you? What do you set your affections on? Does the blood of Jesus that was shed for you on the cross mean something to you? Do you meditate often on His vicarious sacrifice on your behalf? Have you sat down to contemplate and comprehend the love of God demonstrated towards you? Does He have the rulership in your life every day?

Let Christ, and the reign of His glorious Kingdom be all that truly matters to you. Let your passion for spiritual things, and love for the Master, be evident in all you do.

                    *PRAYER*

Gracious and loving Father, thank you for your love for me, and your glory that's evident in my life. Thank you for your Lordship and leadership over my life, and for your wisdom that guides me always in your perfect will. My life is for your glory, now and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

*Further Study:* *||* Hebrews 12:15-17 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. 17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. *||*

*||* Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. *||*

*||* Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* John 12:20-50,
2 Kings 18-19

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* 1 Corinthians 12:22-31,
Proverbs 22