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There are simple but profound lessons found in this story. How many times have we stressed over a situation that ended up going much better than we had anticipated? Jacob wrestled with God the night before. His issues were put right with the Lord so that the atmosphere of this personal relationship could change. Again, how many times do we go and make things right with the Lord only to find that the winds begin to change in our personal life?
I believe there is a direct connection between Jacob wrestling with God and finding peace with Esau. There has to be.
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act, 6 making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday.
Psalms 37:5-6 HCSB
Esau’s response is just like the grace of God. Disarming. Unexpected. Powerful.
It caused Jacob to respond by giving. Was he trying to make up for lost time? Maybe. But the more important fact is that Jacob’s heart wanted to give. He wanted to show love to his brother for the grace which was offered to him. This is a picture of the Gospel. Disarming. Unexpected. Powerful.
How are you responding?