Genesis 25 (Half Way There)

Actually technically I'm only half way through the first book.
But still a milestone worth recognising.
My thought anyway.
And given that I have survived the tale of the smelly bathroom, (only just and I did get a can't-believe-you-just-did-that look from my caring wonderful Donna) a milestone worth remembering.

I know I've mentioned it before, but I am sort of stunned I have been able to continue in this manner for 25 days (nights mainly ;))
Amazing what a stubborn nature can achieve.
Not that I'm stubborn.
No really I'm not.
Tenacious has a better ring to it
And is in fact the best way to truly capture a part of the essence of me.
That and a bottle.
A sturdy bottle.
With a strong lid.
And some sort of binding.
Chain perhaps.
I do have a strong essence.
Better get some tongs.

Genesis 25
The death of someone often results in differences being forgotten, or at least put aside. It also generates feelings of regret because of those differences.
Truly a shame that it takes such an occasion for this to happen.
With the death of Abraham we read of Isaac and Ishmael coming together to bury their father.
Whatever the issues.
Whatever the bitterness and dislike.
It was put aside to bury the man they both loved.
Ironic perhaps that the chapter finishes with another situation so similar between brothers.
The story of Esau giving up his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew displays so clearly the heart of man.
Caught up in the "now".
Seeking immediate fulfillment.
Resenting the decisions later.
Not accepting the following consequences.
Ready to blame someone else.
I guess it proves that these qualities that get blamed on the Gen Y'ers today, have been around for a very long time.
Which to me, is the biggest pity.

I could slip in some comment here about vegetarians and lentil stews, but I will be controlled and restrained and I'm not sure what I'd say anyway.

I am also intrigued by the way of Sarah being barren and then Rebekah. Both were initially unable to have children. Yet it was important for God's promises to Abraham that they should have children. I'm not sure what that means or its significance.
Does it reflect God's ability to make the impossible possible?
Does it remind us of the assurance we have in God's promises?
Like I said, I'm not sure.
But it does make me pause to consider stuff.