Shadows of Stew
"Don't sell out for a bowl of stew." This is written on a note on my desk. I have many things on my desk, some of which are notes that I use to encourage me or to keep me focused. This particular note I wrote in response to something I was reading or a podcast/sermon I listened to. It comes from the Bible story of Jacob and Esau. Here is a quick summary: Jacob and Esau are twins. Esau was the born first and in Jewish culture was awarded a birthright and a blessing. But Jacob stole both of these from his brother. The birthright Jacob actually bought with a bowl of stew. Esau was out hunting and came home famished. Jacob was cooking and offered a bowl of stew in exchange for Esau's birthright. And Esau sold it. (Genesis 25: 29-34) Now to my note. I wrote my note to remind me that what is right in front of me, no matter how hungry I am, is NOTHING compared to what lies ahead. If I was to give in to my hunger for an appetizer and not for the main course I would...