FEARS TURNED INTO BLESSING

Genesis 33:4 NLT Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.

Yesterday we saw Jacob setting off on his life story, and today we see him returning home after 20 years, but he was afraid to meet his brother who he had cheated all those years before. He remembered Esau was out to get him the last time he’d seen him!

So he sent his wives and everything he owned on ahead, and stayed on his own in the camp. Sometimes we really need to get alone with God to deal with our issues!😊 We read how he wrestled with God all that night and wouldn’t let go till God blessed him. 

The next day he went out and met his brother Esau who amazingly welcomed him with open arms, and we realise all Jacob’s fears had been unnecessary! God had indeed gone ahead and smoothed the way for him, but Jacob had taken the time to bring all his fears to God to sort out first because he wanted God’s blessing!

When we get rid of the distractions then we can be honest with ourselves and God, and know His answers and blessings are on the way.😊 God is constantly reminding us He is going ahead of us, that He wants the best for us but we need to stay close to Him to hear His plans so we can take the next step knowing He’s got our back.

Let’s be encouraged by Jacob’s story to know God can turn our fears around even overnight and bring us into His blessing and whatever good plans He has for us. In Jesus name. Amen.

Isaiah 52:12 NLT … For the Lord will go ahead of you; yes, the God of Israel will protect you from behind. 

Isaiah 26:7 CEV Our Lord, you always do right, and you make the path smooth for those who obey you.

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