Genesis 33:1 Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants.
After Jacob wrestles with God, there is evidence of growth–he does go from the back of the group to the front to meet Esau, though he still shows favor to Rachel and her son by placing them in the rear of the wives and children, which offer a bit of protection if Esau has murderous tendencies.
Genesis 33:2 He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph in the rear.
But Esau not only meets Jacob, he runs to meet him, not only welcomes Jacob, embraces him, throws his arms around his neck and kisses him. The problems of the past are just that–past. For the first time maybe ever, these two are meeting as brothers, as friends.
Genesis 33:3 He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.
Precious Savior, Thank You for the example of love and forgiveness we see in today’s scripture. I’m not sure I completely understand it, but I don’t have to. You understand it and have shown me what’s possible with Your love. Thank You. Amen.
Genesis 33:4 But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept.
Have a blessed day.