Guard Your Appetite

Scripture Focus: Genesis 27:3 to 4; Philippians 3:19
“Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons… and make me savoury meat, such as I love:
and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.” (Genesis 27:3 to 4).
Isaac prepared to release the covenant blessing, not based on spiritual discernment, but on the
satisfaction of his appetite. This was not a minor detail. It shows the danger of letting desires
guide decisions. When the appetite rules, discernment weakens.
Isaac knew of God’s word to Rebekah—that the elder would serve the younger. Yet in that
moment, he was swayed by taste. It may seem small, but Scripture warns of those “whose god
is their belly.” Appetite can blur judgment. Esau lost his birthright to a meal. Isaac nearly gave
away the blessing for one. Appetite is not just about food—it represents desires that, if
unchecked, can derail destiny. Guard it. Surrender it. Bring it under God’s control. Blessings
should be released by the Spirit, not by the flesh.
Prayer:
Lord, help me not to be led by appetite but by Your Spirit. Teach me to master my desires.
Amen.
Further Reading: Proverbs 23:2; Hebrews 12:16; Philippians 3:18 to 19.