Esau was devastated.  Jacob had deceived their father into giving him the blessing Isaac had intended for Esau.  (Genesis 27:30-41)

Esau was not only devastated; he was bitter, resentful and bent on revenge against his brother Jacob… his one thought, kill him after their father died.  All of this because of Esau’s unrealized desires.

Have you ever been bitterly disappointed?  How did you react?  With anger, bitterness, and even the desire to get even?  Did you pull another’s hair wanting to hurt them as you were hurt?  Perhaps you wrote a letter to the “right” person to bring another down from a position you coveted?

Esau reacted with bitterness, how have you reacted to unrealized expectations?

How does the Lord God want followers of Christ to react to devastating decisions that go against their desires?

Forgiveness my friend is the solution to your bitterness and deep resentments.  Forgiveness is the key to physical, mental and emotional well being.  Forgiveness leads to a heartfelt intimate connection with the God of Mercies.

(NASB) Ephesians 4:30-32 “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”

~ Take it to heart ~

Bearing Grudges Leads to Hatred

Forgiveness is of the Lord God.
Therefore ~ Forgive!