Something to Ponder
My cousins, who lived only two miles away when we were growing up, weren’t allowed to interact with my family. They never came to reunions or talked to us at the local grocery store. Their parents said it was because, back then, we didn’t attend church and we’d be a bad influence on them. What a surprise when many years later, a cousin attended my eldest brother’s funeral! He approached us one by one and humbly apologized for their attitude. Our relationship with him began to be restored.
Jacob needed a humble heart to seek restoration with his twin brother, Esau. Jacob, the second born, had connived against Esau: He stole his brother’s birthright (Genesis 25:19-34) and deceived his elderly father into giving him the firstborn’s blessing (26:34–27:40). Furious, Esau threatened to kill him, so Jacob had run to another country.
Years later, Jacob wanted to return home but was afraid the deep division between him and his brother wouldn’t be resolved without bloodshed (32:6-8). When he and Esau finally met, he humbly “bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother” (33:3). He feared Esau would kill him, but instead Esau came running “and embraced him” (v. 4).
Whether we’ve harmed another or have been harmed, it takes humility, openness, and often much work to heal the brokenness. But God can and will help us.
Scripture Thought for the Day
He himself (Jacob) went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept. – Genesis 33:3-4
Comments
- Melanie: It was great to hear from Melanie this week. She was excited to order the recently re-edited book The Revelation of Jesus Continues.
- On a regular basis, we receive letters from prisoners asking for books. Larry Wilson started the free book program for prisoners years ago. We are thankful to be able to continue this ministry because it has changed the lives of some of these prisoners.
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- Norma: Norma is in physical therapy at a nursing home where her daughter works. She said she had a good workout today. Please keep praying for her recovery.
- Lylla: Please pray for Lylla. She has been feeling much weaker and will no longer be driving. Here kids will be taking her to give out books and booklets. She remains passionate in sharing Larry’s materials with others.
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