As the moment of truth approaches, Jacob prepares to meet his estranged brother with a multi-step plan designed to mollify Esau's anger. But will it work, or does Esau intend to kill his brother as he vowed twenty years ago?
In the end, it isn't Jacob's planning that makes a difference, but the change in Esau's heart that God wrought. When Esau sees Jacob he rushes to embrace him (as in the Prodigal Son) with tears.
We have been given the ministry of reconciliation by Jesus, the forgiveness that Esau gave to Jacob reminds us how powerful this task can be.
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