SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO SEPARATE

PROCLAMATION

“And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters … and all his substance … and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.  For their riches were more than that might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.  Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir …”  Genesis 36:6-8 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

These are the words of God which were revealed to and written by Moses under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.  After they buried their father Isaac, Esau took his family and his possessions and moved away from Jacob because the land could not support both of their flocks. (Genesis 36:6-8)  The remainder of the chapter identifies the generation of Esau. (Genesis 36:9-43)

 

APPLICATION

Even when we love our family and friends, sometimes it is better for us to go our separate ways.  There are situations which make it difficult for us to live together and staying together may be detrimental to both parties.  When The Lord God says for us to go, we should go.  There are also times when we should go without us waiting for God to say so.