Day 10 – Jacob & Esau Reconcile - Genesis 32:1-33:20
Jacob has left home for many years. Now he is returning to his homeland. One problem remains: Esau. So Jacob comes up with an elaborate presentation gifts to Esau. Jacob also develops a plan of defense as well. So what happens? Esau had already forgiven Jacob! All of Jacob’s grand preparation is not needed. God had already taken care of the situation. How often do we face circumstances we think we need to fix, when all we need to do is trust God?
Today we also read of the wrestling match between Jacob and God. This is a great text which brings all kind of intriguing thoughts. Here is the Triune God taking on human form and accepting the weakness of that form, as Jacob “prevails” (v. 28) Jacob also receives a blessing from God and a new name. Does the name Israel
Let us return to Jacob and Esau for a moment. Is there someone in your life with whom reconciliation seems impossible? Pray for reconciliation to occur through Jesus.
I’ll take a break until the next blog post Sunday evening.
In Christ,
Randy
No comments:
Post a Comment