"Save me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he will come and attack me, and also the mothers with their children."
(GENESIS 32:11)
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But the Lord heard Jacob’s prayer, and He had Esau come not to kill him but to welcome him home. What a stunning picture of the grace of Christ which reconciles us with God and welcomes us home rather than meting out the punishment we deserve.
Jesus taught that we should not just hope for reconciliation, but work at it, especially when our sins make others angry. Because Christ has forgiven us – has already done the work for us – we can forgive others. We may not always reach reconciliation. But confident in the grace of Christ, we need not live in fear.
Scripture Focus
Genesis 32:9-12
Insight
"HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS WHEN BROTHERS LIVE TOGETHER IN UNITY!"
(PSALM 133:1)
Bible In A Year
- 1 Kings 11-12
- Proverbs 5
- Hebrews 5-6