Jacob and Esau were twin brothers, sons of Rebekah and Isaac. The first-born, Esau, became a skilfull hunter, their father's favourite. Jacob was a quiet man, his mother's favourite. One day, Esau returned from hunting and asked for some of the stew that Jacob was preparing. Jacob offered to give his brother some stew in exchange for his birthright. Esau recklessly agreed, so Jacob cheated his brother out of his first-born blessing.
Another time, when it came time for Isaac to bestow his blessings on his sons, Jacob and his mother tricked and deceived Isaac into blessing Jacob in Esau's place. When Esau discovered Jacob's treachery, he was very angry. He threatened to kill his brother, so Jacob fled.
After many years, Jacob wanted to make peace with his brother, Esau, and ask forgiveness. With great fear, he packed up his belongings and his family and prepared for the journey back to his father's land. He sent messengers ahead to tell Esau that he was coming. The messengers returned to say Esau was sending 400 people to meet them. Afraid Esau was planning to attack him with his family, Jacob divided the family into two. But when Esau approached, he ran and embraced his brother.
In this story, Jacob realized that he had done something wrong. He had cheated his brother, Esau, out of what was rightfully his. Jacob could not live with his guilt any longer, and went back to face the consequences.
Daily Prayer
"And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us."
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32
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