Decisions under pressure

 ““And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.  And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.” Genesis 27:21-22KJV

Avoid making important decisions under pressure. Many have been scammed because they made financial decisions under pressure. When making decisions, adequate information is needed. If you are wrongly informed, “halfly” informed or quarterly informed on a matter, you cannot make a quality decision. You must be fully informed. Now, in case you have conflicting information, you need to either give it time or clarify by getting more information. Do not make any important decisions in a hurry; give them some time. And within time, get more information.

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV)

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1KJV

Isaac wanted to bless Esau but not Jacob. His wife overheard and set Jacob up to receive the blessing in a deceitful manner. Jacob knew that he was not hairy like his brother, but his mother advised him to put on the skin of the goat that was killed to prepare the venison. He also wore a garment of Esau so that he could smell like him. When Jacob came to Isaac, he recognized that the voice was that of Jacob, so he asked him to come closer. But the hands were already prepared to feel like Esau’s and his body was also prepared to smell like him.  Isaac confessed that the information was conflicting; the voice was Jacob's, but the hands were Esau’s. If he had waited and given it some time, the truth would have unfolded. Esau came in a few minutes after Isaac had been successfully deceived to bless Jacob. Beloved, if it is important, give it some time and, in the process, gather more information. Many have lost precious things because they were in a hurry to make major decisions.

May you be protected against deceivers, manipulators and scammers, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: I refuse to be pressurized into making wrong decisions, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.