We are not told what specific outcome Jacob expected. None-the-less, God answered his prayer by changing Esau’s mind—by replacing his vengeful attitude with one of conciliation. What Jacob had dreaded for two decades never materialized!
“Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, wherever they have gone, and will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land.”
Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious. Say to God, How awesome are Your works!
While the uniqueness of the situation cannot be overstated, his new name, Israel, is a powerful testimony of Jacob’s character, influence and struggle with God.
Jacob quickly learned that survival required staying one step ahead of his uncle’s manipulative and conniving schemes.
What does my Scottish-Irish-Norwegian background bring to the discussion about Israel, you ask?
How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!
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