Jacob Returns Home
Today’s Reading: Genesis 32:1-12 and Genesis 33:4,10
Focal Verse: Genesis 33:10b
“I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.”
One of the most difficult things to face is someone you love that you have wronged. You know you don’t deserve forgiveness, but your heart pounds as you get ready to “face the music” and hope that, somehow, you will receive it anyway.
Jacob deceived his father and his brother, Esau. Esau lost his birthright through that deception. Jacob had no reason to expect a good reception from him. He was so frightened he even divided up his family so that they would not all be killed. He was prepared for the worst.
But God reached down in mercy. He changed Esau’s heart and all was forgiven. Punishment was deserved, but grace was given.
You may have wronged someone that you need to reconcile with. There is no guarantee they will give you forgiveness, but pray to the God of grace and ask Him to change their heart.
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