Mothering: Don’t Be Like Rebekah Motherhood is a sacred trust from God. Mothers are divinely positioned to nurture faith, shape character, and guide destinies. However, Scripture honestly presents both positive and negative examples so that we may learn wisdom. Rebekah, the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, is one such example. Though chosen by God and favored with prophetic insight, her actions in Genesis 27 reveal serious errors that modern parents—especially mothers—must avoid. This sermon is not to condemn Rebekah, but to instruct believers on how not to parent, especially when dealing with destiny, favoritism, manipulation, and impatience with God’s process. BACKGROUND: WHO WAS REBEKAH? Rebekah was a woman of faith and courage (Genesis 24). God spoke to her directly concerning the future of her unborn sons: “Two nations are in thy womb… and the elder shall serve the younger.” (Genesis 25:23) However, knowing God’s will is not the same as trusting God’s way. Rebekah made the mistake of helping God through deception. LESSONS FROM REBEKAH: DON’T BE LIKE HER 1. Don’t Practice Favoritism Among Children “And Isaac loved Esau… but Rebekah loved Jacob.” (Genesis 25:28) Rebekah openly favored Jacob. This favoritism divided the family and planted seeds of hatred and rivalry. Favoritism destroys unity and damages destinies. God commands parents to love their children impartially (Colossians 3:21). 2. Don’t Manipulate Destiny Through Deception. Rebekah devised a plan for Jacob to steal Esau’s blessing by lying to Isaac (Genesis 27:6–17). God’s promises do not require sinful methods. What God has ordained, He will bring to pass without deceit. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) 3. Don’t Encourage Children to Sin for Success Rebekah coached Jacob on how to lie and disguise himself. “Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice.” (Genesis 27:13) Parents must never teach children that the end justifies the means. Spiritual success achieved through sin invites sorrow. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) 4. Don’t Undermine God-Ordained Authority Instead of trusting God to work through Isaac, Rebekah went behind her husband’s back. God values order in the family. Undermining authority creates long-term chaos and regret. 5. Don’t Rush God’s Timing Though Jacob was destined to lead, Rebekah rushed the process, leading to painful consequences: Jacob fled from home Rebekah never saw Jacob again Family unity was destroyed Impatience can delay or complicate destiny. Waiting on God is always safer than helping God. “He that believeth shall not make haste.” (Isaiah 28:16) CONSEQUENCES OF REBEKAH’S ACTIONS ** Family division (Genesis 27:41) ** Jacob’s exile (Genesis 27:43) ** Lifelong sorrow ** Loss of peace in the home Even when God’s purpose prevailed, Rebekah paid a heavy emotional price. POSITIVE CONTRAST: WHAT MOTHERS SHOULD DO INSTEAD -- Pray, not plot (1 Samuel 1:10–11) -- Guide children in truth, not tricks (Proverbs 22:6) -- Trust God’s sovereignty over children’s future (Psalm 127:3–5) -- Teach integrity, patience, and faith CONCLUSION Rebekah teaches us a powerful lesson: Good intentions do not excuse wrong actions. God does not need manipulation, favoritism, or deception to fulfill His promises. Mothers are called to be mentors of truth, models of faith, and guardians of integrity. Let every mother say: “I will trust God with my children’s destiny and not interfere with His process.” CALL TO REFLECTION Are you favoring one child over another? Are you pushing destiny through unhealthy means? Are you trusting God or trying to control outcomes? Return to God’s way today. PRAYER Lord, help us to parent according to Your wisdom. Deliver us from favoritism, manipulation, and impatience. Teach us to trust You fully with the destinies You have placed in our hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Pastor Abiodun Kadri #ChristianMotherhood #ParentingGodsWay #TrustGodsProcess #BiblicalParenting #IntegrityInTheHome #FaithOverFavoritism #MothersWithPurpose #LetGodLead

🌿 M3SPOT Kingdom Circle Daily Devotion 📅 Date: October 5, 2025 📖 Theme: Commit and Laugh Your Way to Victory 🔖 Series: Kingdom Living 📜 Scripture: “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” — Psalm 37:5 (KJV) 📖 Devotional Message: The Power of a Committed Heart The secret to laughter and victory lies in surrender. Many times, we plan, strive, and worry, yet the key to supernatural success is found in one word: commit. To commit your way to the Lord means to hand over the steering wheel of your life and let Him drive. When you trust God enough to let Him take over, peace replaces pressure, and confidence replaces confusion. You no longer panic when storms rise—you rest, because you know Who is in control. That’s why Job 5:22 declares, “At destruction and famine you shall laugh.” Vision gives you peace, but commitment gives you power. True laughter is not the absence of challenges; it is the presence of faith. When you commit your plans to God and trust Him to bring them to pass, you invite Heaven to take responsibility for your success. The result? Victory becomes your lifestyle, and joy becomes your language. 🔎 1. Commit Fully 📖 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart…” (Proverbs 3:5) 👉 Don’t hold anything back. God works mightily in what you completely surrender. 🔎 2. Trust His Process 📖 “For the vision is yet for an appointed time…” (Habakkuk 2:3) 👉 God’s timing is perfect. What looks delayed is only being refined for your testimony. 🔎 3. Expect His Faithfulness 📖 “Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24) 👉 God never fails on what He promises. What He starts, He always finishes. 🌿 Today’s Reminder: When you commit your way to God, He takes responsibility for your success. That’s why you can laugh in faith—because your story will always end in victory. 🛐 Prayer Point: Father, today I surrender my plans, goals, and dreams to You. Teach me to trust You deeply and wait with joy. Let my commitment bring peace, my faith bring laughter, and my obedience produce victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🗣 Declaration of Faith: I commit my way to the Lord. I trust in His timing and wisdom. My life is filled with laughter, victory, and peace. What God starts in me, He will surely finish. 🎶 Worship Focus of the Day: 🎧 “Way Maker” — Sinach 🎵 Listen: https://youtu.be/k28qCBwww0E?si=mts9bRbiwNBt1tT6 This song reminds us that even when we can’t see it, God is working. When we commit our way to Him, He makes a way that leads to laughter and victory. #M3SPOTDevotion #CommitYourWay #TrustGodsProcess #LaughterAndVictory #KingdomLiving #M3SPOTKingdomCircle