Un-Identical Twins Series

b. He was willing to risk the displeasure of his father who loved Esau more.

c. He was willing to alienate himself from half of his family in order to receive the things of God.

B. Cherishing the Things of God

1. Ps. 42:1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.

2. We need to be a little more like Jacob. We need to be willing to:

a. Risk Ridicule

b. Risk Displeasure of Family

c. Whatever it Takes

3. We need to cherish the things of God so much that we desire them above all else.

4. We need to cherish the things of God so much that we are willing to make Him the ultimate priority in our lives.

5. We need to make our time alone with Him every day as the most important thing we do all day.

6. Ps. 63:1 O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.

Transition: As Jacob did, so we must cherish the things of God.

Conclusion

1. We have seen the story of two brothers; twins who are far less than identical.

2. One despised the things of God, and the other cherished them.

3. The question we need to ask ourselves this morning is what kind of person are we?

a. Are we like Esau, and willing to throw away the blessings of God for things that will not last?

b. Are we like Jacob, and are willing to do whatever it takes to receive the blessings of God?

4. What’s more important to you?