Genesis 32:6 KJV [6] And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him. https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.32.6.KJV
What was Esau doing with 400 men if not for intimidation ans malice.Abraham had 300 trained soldiers 💂 and Esau has 400.Esau has become a great man indeed. Taking advantage of every situation and not letting any pass him by
Genesis 32:20 KJV [20] And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me. https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.32.20.KJV
Whilst taking steps in prayer, Jacob was also taking pragmatic measures.Practical steps to appease Esau
Genesis 32:26-27 KJV [26] And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. [27] And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.32.26-27.KJV
How did Jacob know who this was.How did he discern it was angel of the lord.And how did he discern to ask for blessings
Genesis 32:32 KJV [32] Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew that shrank.https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.32.32.KJV
Oh my God, men have touched God. Interacted with Him.Spoken face 😔 to face withe him and lived.These men.!!!Oh lord give me grace I pray