Jan 6th 2009 . The Living Bible Online
Scripture of the Day
Hold Fast to the Lord God
Scripture Reading of the Day
Genesis 32:24-33:11
But during the night he got up and wakened his 2 wives and this 2 concubines and eleven children, and took them across the Jordan River at the Jabbok ford, then returned again to the camp and was there alone; and a Man wrestled with him until dawn. And when the Man saw he couldn’t win the match, he struck Jacob’s him, and knocked it out of joint at the socket.
Then the Man said, “Let me go, for it is dawn.”
But Jacob panted, “I will not let you go until you bles me.”
“What is your name?” the Man asked
“Jacob,” was the reply.
“It isn’t anymore!” the Man told him. “It is Israel—One who has power with God. Because you have been strong with God, you shall prevail with men.”
“What is your name?” Jacob asked him.
“NO, you mustn’t ask,” the Man told him. And he blessed him there.
Jacob named the place “Peniel” (“The Face of God”), for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is spared.” The sun rose as he started on, and he was limping because of his hip. )(That is why the people of Israel still do not eat the sciatic muscle where it attaches to the hip.)
Gen 33
Then, far in the distance, Jacob saw Esau coming with his 400 men. Jacob now arranged his family in a column, and his 2 concubines and their children the head, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. Then Jacob went on ahead. As he approached his brother he bowed low seven times before him. And then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him affectionately and kissed him; and both of them were in tears!
Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, “Who are these people with you?”
“My children, ” Jacob replied. Then the concubines came forward with their children, and bowed low before him. Next came Leah with her children, and bowed, and finally Rachel and Joseph came and made their bows.
“And, what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked.
And Jacob replied, They are my gifts, to curry your favor!”
“Brother, I have plenty,” Esau laughed. “Keep what you have.”
“No, but please accept them,” Jacob said, “For what a relief it is to see your friendly smile! I was as frightened of you as though approaching God! Please take my gifts. For God has been very generous to me and I have enough.” So Jacob insisted and finally Esau accepted them.
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