(Genesis 32.22-32) – 2 August
Neil Millar
Last week, we left Jacob serving out a second seven years in Laban’s
household in exchange for Rachel, as a wife. This morning, it picked
up a further six years later. After twenty years in Haran, Jacob is finally
leaving. There have been trials, but these have not broken Jacob. On
the contrary, he’s gained. He’s acquired wives, children, flocks, and
possessions – become a small clan. He’s gained sufficient dignity and
courage to declare his independence, and, with it, newfound desire to
return to the land of his father. He’s struggled and endured, he’s
stronger for it, and now he’s heading home. There’s just one thing
that stands in the way of a successful return – Esau, his aggrieved
brother!!
Full reflection here