Our Lord directs his blessing in unexpected ways. See today how Jacob, the second son of Isaac, the child of the promise, though not literally the first born of Abraham, receives the blessing from his father, blessing him to be the one his brothers will serve. Jacob, the one whose name means "deceiver" is becoming a channel of blessing to all nations. He is given this blessing which is so solemn it cannot be revoked by his father. He is given this birthright which he had earlier deceived his brother into yielding. He is given promised blessing of God's favor.
Whom do we seek to bless? Do we always seek the one who seems the most worthy? Do we seek the one who seems to need it the most? Do we shy away from some and favor others? Let us rather ask whom God would bless through us. May he Lord give us the courage to act as his channel of blessing to whatever person he wishes to bless through us.
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