Today’s Thought “When Anxiety Obscures Responsibility” G. Ward

 ^“Now he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two maids and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream. And he sent across whatever he had.” Genesis 32:22-23

Jacob, the son of Isaac, was a twin. It’s necessary to relay that because of our many encounters with discourses that more elaborate on the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It appears that Jacob was more integrous than his brother (Esau), but you’ll need to know that he stole his brother’s birthright (that would grant him superiority over every sibling through inheritance. Cf. Ge. 27).

Inevitably, the scheming of Jacob would have him to flee from his brother’s hostility towards him; enough to keep him timid for many years afterwards.

Many times, the rift that may exist in life, must be confronted more sooner than later. It must be met via peaceable terms, particularly through admittance of personal wrongdoing (For continuity sake, why not rather be wronged?). Set forth a proper perspective in forgiveness that won’t make demands on other’s regrets (cf. Php.2:5). What you might find is the other party involved, reconciled the indifference long ago and you’ve worried far too long (*cf. Ge. 33:1-11)…

Happy Thursday!