Bishop Alvin J. McCoy Truth Gems Awareness: No. 12

4/10/2017

“Divine health is my God given birth
right because of the new birth I
have experienced.”

“Beloved, I wish above all things that
thou mayest prosper and be in health,
even as thy soul prospereth."
3 John 1:2 (KJV)

Jacob and Esau

In the book of Genesis, we are introduced to Jacob and Esau. These two are widely known because of the treachery committed against God and the deception of the father. For those who do not know about them, let me introduce them. Jacob and Esau are the sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Before their birth, the Lord came to Rebekah and said: “Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowls; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; the elder shall serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23 KJV). What is really crazy is the twins were favored individually by the parents: Jacob and Rebekah, and Isaac and Esau (Genesis 25:28). As time passed Esau was out working in the field and Jacob stayed in the tent preparing food. One day Esau came in and told Jacob:

“…Feed me, I pray thee, with the same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore his name was called Edom. And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: what profit shall this birthright bring to me? And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob” (Genesis 25:30-33)

Birthright is defined biblically as primogeniture, the right of the firstborn. As we reflect back on the above story, we notice that Esau really did not understand the value of his birthright, because if he did he wouldn’t have sold it for a bowl of pottage.

Birthright? Do I Have One

A birthright is extremely important. It is your rights as the oldest child. In the biblical, times the eldest son received this honor. The privileges and responsibilities were to be respected. The father also has the right to place the blessing on another son, as seen with Reuben and Jacob. According to an article in gotQuestions.org, “After the father died, or in the father’s absence, the firstborn son assumed the father’s authority and responsibilities.” (Why is the birthright so emphasized in the Bible. Accessed March 28, 2017.
Do I have a birthright? I am so happy you asked if you are born again of the water and the spirit; then you most certainly have a birthright. John 3:3 provides the support to the statement, it says: “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again of the water and the spirit, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3 KJV) When we are adopted, we are not only adopted into the family but also into the kingdom and all of its benefits. In the book of Romans chapter eight, our adoption is revealed in there and it identifies our adoption into the family of God. The 16th and 17th verses state “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ…” If we are heirs and joint-heirs, then divine healing is our birthright with Christ.
Divine healing is the birthright of the people who took the time to b born again. There are absolute benefits in serving and loving on Christ. He will not leave us hanging, nor will he withhold any good thing from us (Psalm 84:11 KJV). Come to the Lord, give your life, and live for him with your whole heart and watch as the healing in your heart, soul, and mind begins.

The Scribe

2 Comments

Chris Gamble

4/13/2017 08:01:07 pm

The story of Esau and Jacob is very interesting because here we have two brothers, who are basically twins, but are ignorant in their own understanding. What I mean is, although; manipulation had taken place between Esau and Jacob, my question for them is where was the love for one another? Brothers really should love one another from birth, but because there is something we all are familiar with which is manipulation in the earth, and it comes about causing us to hate our brothers and sisters instead of wanting to love our brothers and sisters. Esau and Jacob did not show love to one another right away, and we know it.... The bible tell us these words according to Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct our paths." Esau and Jacob did not know to put their trust in the Lord. Jacob had taken everything in his own hands to ask his own brother (Esau) for his birthright and Esau was foolish enough to settle for giving his brother (Jacob) his birthright. God knows, what He is doing; the older brother shall serve the younger brother. Today, manipulation still occur between family members, but I know that God will allow manipulation to take place in our life just, as Esau and Jacob's life. The difference is because some of us have changed and have gotten to know God, so even when, or if manipulation does occur in our life, we must seek the face of God, and He we will allow the manipulation to work for our good because we now belong to a higher calling. With that said, we can experience manipulation, but it may not have any effect on us, as it once did and as the enemy thought it would have because now we know God, and His saving power.

Taneesha Williams

4/27/2017 11:52:52 pm

Birthright..., I thank God that through adoption I have a birthright. Glory be to God, not one the belongs to another, but one just for me. What is so great about God is that He talks about something similar to this in Matthew 20:1-16 (NIV) “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. He told them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. “He went out again about noon and about three in the afternoon and did the same thing. About five in the afternoon he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ “ ‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. “He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’ “When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.’ “The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. ‘These who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’ “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Each person that comes to God with a repentant heart and ready to obey has a birthright set by God, but those who refuse has no part with Him.

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